PRODUCTION PLANNER
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Job Reference Number |
14348372 |
Client ID: |
RI/881671 |
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Posted On: |
Jul 30 2010 |
Location: |
LONGFORD/WESTMEATH/CAVAN, MEATH |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
35000-40000 |
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Matrix Recruitment is working with a manufacturing company in the Midlands to appoint a Production Planner.
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating customer orders through the complete cycle from order acceptance to delivery. He/She schedules fulfilment of customer orders through capacity and inventory management constraints. He/she is the primary contact for customers for all order fulfilment and customer service issues.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Receives all customer purchases orders and accepts following amendments agreed with the customer if necessary.
Plans and manages production schedule to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s productive capacity.
Creates Work Orders and reschedules existing Works Orders if required. Participates in the weekly production planning meeting and presents analysis of sales forecasts.
Monitors daily production activities and takes corrective action as required.
Interfaces with purchasing and manufacturing on material status and production planning issues.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Primary Degree ideally with APICS certification.
5 years of related experience running an MRP system.
Good analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and anticipate potential problems.
Excellent problem solving skills taking a pro-active approach to customer service and taking personal ownership for results.
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Good understanding of Supply Chain and Materials Management principles.
Excellent communication skills establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Interested candidates should contact Breda Dooley on 0579326954 or email your CV in confidence where it will be given immediate attention to.
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