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Production Planning Specialist

Astemo
Harrodsburg, USA
Full-time
Junior · 2–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain daily production schedules based on customer demand, inventory requirements, production capacity, and material availability.
  • Control shipments to customers by providing appropriate shipping confirmation to the Material Distribution Center (MDC)
  • Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities, material shortages, equipment constraints, or unexpected production issues.
  • Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, orders, and production requirements to support efficient planning decisions.
  • Identify potential capacity, or scheduling constraints and proactively communicate risks to the appropriate teams.
  • Work closely with Production Supervisors to ensure adherence to production schedule.
  • Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP/MRP system (System 21).
  • Participate in production planning meetings and cross-functional teams meetings to support new models / sample builds.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • 2–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with demand planning and forecasting.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory management.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
  • Experience monitoring KPIs such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns, and production efficiency.
  • Ability to identify trends, anticipate potential issues, and develop practical solutions.
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Success in this position may be measured by:
  • Production schedule adherence
  • On-time delivery performance
  • Inventory accuracy and inventory levels
  • Work Environment
  • This position operates in a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production, warehouse, production control, quality, engineering, and other cross-functional teams. The successful candidate should be comfortable balancing office-based planning activities with time spent on the manufacturing floor.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.
  • At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [email protected] when applying for the position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

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