Production Planning Specialist

About the role

The Production Planning Specialist builds and refines production schedules that satisfy customer demand while making the best use of resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, supply chain, or a related field

• Background in production planning or manufacturing scheduling

• Solid grasp of planning methodologies and ERP or MRP systems

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

• Ability to handle competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

1. 1

   Put together and maintain detailed production schedules that match demand forecasts and capacity limits

2. 2

   Track production progress and revise plans to handle delays or shifting priorities

3. 3

   Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to secure material and resource availability

4. 4

   Examine production data to spot bottlenecks and suggest process improvements

5. 5

   Assist with capacity planning and scenario analysis across short and long-term planning horizons

6. 6

   Produce regular reports on production performance and schedule adherence