Planning Specialist (Production)

Company: DHD Consulting
Location: Dalton
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES
---Plan production schedule in detail to meet shipment objective in a way of maximizing profit while
managing proper inventory.
---Keep the schedule updated to reflect recent status and shared timely with relevant teams using excel
spreadsheet with logically well-connected formulas, easily updatable and recognizable form.
---Make reports on production result of last period (week/month/quarter/year), gap to plan, plan for next
period either for regular meetings and/or on an ad hoc basis.
---Communicate and coordinate with US Sales Team and Global Sales Planning Team timely on confirming
purchase order in advance, product type/grade, delivery schedule, prioritization among purchase orders,
dealing with complaint, and etc.
---Communicate and coordinate with relevant teams in the plant timely on those considerations; materials
availability, certifications, machine maintenance schedule, minimizing job change loss, avoiding
complexity of work, old material/product clearance, and etc.
---Adhere to the company policies and procedures
---Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
---Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or another
related fields
---1+ years of manufacturing and/or assembly business
---Knowledge on ERP system (SAP), material flow, supply chain, operations and administration
---Strong proficiency in MS Office applications especially Excel in particular
---Strong quantitative analytics capability
---Ability to work with multiple departments including but not limited to Sales, Production, Purchasing,
Logistics, Equipment maintenance, Process control, R&D, QA/QC, and IT
---Ability to pay close attention to details while maintaining a big picture perspective
---Excellent written and verbal communication skills
---Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
---Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits
---Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
---Experience in solar panels industry

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