Production Planner

Organizes, coordinates and schedules efficient, cost effective and timely production of manufactured products. Supports business unit through maintenance and analysis of cost data to ascertain variances and prepare reports.

1. Manages the Production Control database administration and monitoring of production reporting to ensure accuracy
2. Schedules manufactured finished goods and special orders
3. Assists with design, development and maintenance of programs for information sharing between manufacturing, engineering, purchasing and sales
4. Participates in the continual development of methods for improving scheduling procedures, increasing productivity and realizing cost reduction opportunities
5. Classifies labor, material and overhead costs to compute the unit cost of product or service
6. Records cost data for use by management in controlling expenditures
7. Conducts and analyzes audits of costs and prepares reports; compiles cost data for preparation of operating budgets
8. Analyzes actual costs vs. standard costs and prepares reports of variances
9. Prepares estimates of new or proposed product costs
10. Performs other duties as assigned

• Comprehensive experience with financial analysis, cost accounting and auditing.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and MRP software (SAP).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to interact with multiple departments throughout the organization (Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales).
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to exercise judgment while handling multiple priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

• Minimum of 3 years related experience