<p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma required. </li><li>Associate or bachelor's degree preferred </li><li>APIC certification preferred - Supply chain management certified </li><li>Stong Excel skills </li><li>Oracle preferred </li></ul> <p>NOTE: This job description reflects the general details of the specific job identified and is not necessarily a complete listing of all the work requirements that may be involved in the job.</p> <p>This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.</p> <p>Apply today to see if you qualify for the Production Planner role</p> <p>Let your career take flight! We are hiring a Production Planner in our Winsted, CT location.</p> <p>SUMMARY</p> <p>The Production Planner develops schedules establishing sequence and timeframe of manufacturing operations in order to meet production requirements. Reviews orders, shipping needs, plant capacity, and inventory before drawing up schedules. Set up operational series to guide production work.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Daily communication with Production Leaders regarding product flow to and from their Cells. </li><li>Elevation of all situations relating to casting availability, internal and external processes, and product quality </li><li>Assume responsibility to ensure Manufacturing System(s) accurately reflect the reporting of inventory for all relevant locations </li><li>Communication to Cell Leaders, Production Leaders, Casting Coordinator and Out Plant Coordinator of any production issues that impact schedule expectations. </li><li>Communication of delivery commitments to customer and liaison with sales representatives. </li><li>Interface with Shipping Department to coordinate movement of finished product from Winsted and Out Plant facilities to customer site to insure on time delivery as measured by customer. </li><li>Maintain accurate documentation as to the inventory levels residing at each operation step within the product router sequences (internal and external) - perpetual inventory management. </li><li>Develop production forecast that supports financial and business objectives. </li><li>Coordinate all customer demand changes with Sales and Casting Plants. </li><li>Process Purchase Order and Requisition following Processes and Procedures. </li><li>Perform Physical Inventory following Processes and Procedures. </li></ul>