Production Planner-2

Job Title

Production Planner-2

Job Description

The Production Planner plays a pivotal role in supporting manufacturing operations by generating a Detailed Production Schedule (DPS), in accordance to the Master Production Schedule (MPS) through the release of work orders while managing buffer/supermarket stocks based on the Material Requirements Plan (MRP)

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Ensures on time release and management of production orders to the shop floor

• Manages the quality of planning related master data in close co-operation with ERP.

• Generates a feasible Detailed Production Schedule (DPS) from the Master Production Schedule (MPS), while minimizing the changeover times in co-operation with Production/ Operations Management.

• Optimize utilization of workforce and equipment

• Responsible for the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) with support of Operational Buyers.

• Responsible for managing buffer/ supermarket stocks based on Demand Driven Materials Requirement Planning (DDMRP) principles.

• Responsible for organizing and chairing the daily/ weekly planning handshake meetings with Production/ Operations Management.

• Monitoring of inventory levels of finished goods, semi-finished goods and raw materials.

You're the right fit if:

• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training,

• and experience

• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.

• Proven experience working as a production planner.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

• Sound knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and related software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication skills.

• Self-directed and self-motivated in job-related tasks.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

About Philips

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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Philips Transparency Details

The hourly pay range for this position is $22.75 to $39.00, plus overtime eligible.  The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. 

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and co