Production Planner Customer Service Support

Production Planner plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows; in addition to initiating developing and maintaining supply plans for components and finished products necessary to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation and satisfy the demand inventory and service levels of the customers while complying with and executing company policies and procedures. The Production Planner acts as the primary contact for all communication between customer service and the production area impacting customer deliveries product costs shop schedules inventory and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for order due date management of the assigned area.
• Meets and exceeds area goals and objectives (accountable for area performance in Materials Management) On Time Performance and Inventory goals.
• Initiates work orders with appropriate lot sizes to ensure efficient and low-cost production timely delivery and maintenance of adequate inventory levels. Works with MRP messages to assure continuous flow.
• Monitors currently planned order execution via daily review of appropriate data printouts and support established ship dates on all customer orders. Coordinates contingency plans to achieve delivery promises when important deviations occur or properly adjusts due dates in the system and informs Customer Service of the changes.
• Coordinates the supply of materials and subcontract operations to meet production schedules.
• Analyzes current inventory for excess and obsolete items and maintain proper inventory levels and quality per policies and procedures.
• Reviews cell capacities and develops both short- and long-term capacity plans establishing and adjusting schedule dates and relative priorities on work orders adjusting lot sizes when necessary to meet manufacturing requirements and constraints customer service and inventory requirements.
• Determines recommends and provides for alternatives when demands exceed capacities.
• Recommends implements and documents new procedures and policies to improve the effectiveness of the operation.
• Gains familiarity with the other Planning functions and act as a backup as needed.
• Processes paperwork and maintain records as required.
• Initiates continuous and effective communications between Customer Service and the production area

• Assist with order conversion (quotes with purchase orders to repair orders)

• Manage inventory: stock checks cycle counts and parts tracking

• Coordinate with the repair and manufacturing team to ensure accurate and timely order completion

• Support customer service inquiries (phone/email) regarding order status and availability

• Collaborate with Quality Sales and other departments to resolve issues

• Maintain accurate records and documentation

• Assist with special projects and other departmental duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Prefer at minimum an associates degree in Materials Management or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of planning production and materials management experience.
• Experience in a MRP environment is highly preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people to include various levels and disciplines. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

• 2 years related experience in customer service 

• ERP system experience required

• Strong verbal written problem-solving and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)

• Detail-oriented and able to work independently

• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment

• Ability to lift and move materials as required

• Familiarity with rotating equipment and pumps a plus

• Bilingual EnglishSpanish a plus

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time