Our client, a leading manufacturer and designer of motion control systems and solutions certified to Aerospace standards based in Ringaskiddy, Cork, is looking for a permanent Production Planner to join their team.
The Production Planner reports to the Operations Manager and is part of the Supply Chain Team including onsite purchasing, inventory, and logistics. The Production Planner will have responsibility for all activities involved in the management and planning of the production build schedule and maintenance in ERP through to the final completion of work orders.
Specific Responsibilities:The day-to-day control and organisation of their assigned duties within the Planning group.Planning activities, capacity planning, work order generation, order processing, chairing of planning meetings, and relevant report generation.Ensuring timely response to Customer service on commit dates and for ensuring that those dates are in line with the agreed guidelines.Co-ordinating the demand data and reconciling with capacity/materials availability, including "What if analysis" on the potential impact of the demand numbers.Review materials supply and highlight potential material issues against the plan, interacting with the purchasing department to develop solutions.Determine the build plan on a weekly basis and expedite full material supply to support, maintaining a rolling planning window basis to ensure schedule and ERP stability.Working with New Product introduction teams to plan new customer requirements in line with the New Product Introduction build plan.Contribute to departmental Continuous Improvement goals, including cost reduction and lead time improvement, by taking part in Lean/CI programs through the Value Stream Management process. Identify areas of improvement in current processes and methods.Provide cover to the Demand Planner Role and the planning team as a group.Completion of other project tasks as outlined by Supervisor.The ideal candidate will possess the following:3/4 years experience minimum required in a similar role within the Electronics Industry and/or Medical Devices is essential as a base requirement.Applicable Third level qualification required, OR full qualification to APICS/CPIM/SCM or IIPMM. Candidates currently pursuing a qualification will be considered.Strong understanding of material purchasing, material planning, production planning, and inventory management practices.Proficiency required and proven track record in IT Applications (ERP, MS Office).SAP experience is a distinct advantage.
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