Production Planner
1st Shift. North Charleston
$ 28-$35 an hour +overtime +benefits
Direct Hire 

This role involves collaboration with various departments to improve scheduling processes and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Stong experience with SAP Manufacturing Software Required

Responsibilities

• Create and continuously update the Master Production Schedule.
• Perform demand and S&OP planning between sales and operations.
• Create Production/Transfer/Internal Purchase Orders.
• Conduct RM Checks and provide feedback for optimum routing of product categories.
• Prepare the Master Production Schedule for individual projects.
• Initiate and update production schedules to meet changing demand and inventory requirements.
• Analyze inventory levels and update schedules accordingly.
• Monitor production capacity constraints and alert necessary team members to issues.
• Coordinate customer ship dates with Project Managers and Management.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and manufacturing engineering to improve scheduling processes.
• Participate in weekly production and scheduling meetings.
• Prepare and print accurate job packets for the production team as a backup.
• Create material master data, BOM & Routings in SAP.
• Assist in the release of production orders in SAP.
• Execute accurate SAP transactions and perform scheduled audits.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in Production Planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP and Smartsheet.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.