Production Planner

Requisition Number: 104582 This role is onsite at our Hanover Park, IL or Fort Worth, TX locationSalary: $55,000 annually Shift: 8 am - 5 pmAs a Production Planner at Insight, you’ll be responsible for preparing and maintaining the production schedule based on lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. You’ll be the one to ensure that the production department has all the raw materials they need in order to fulfill the production schedule.   What you’ll do at Insight  Analyzes distribution and production capacities and performs mathematical calculations to determine production schedule is attainable.  Plan and schedule floor for each operation according to routings sequences and lead times.  Update ship schedules based on job status and shortages of manufactured and purchased parts.  Release job orders to the shop floor and track inventory usage.  Complete production reports on orders, inventory levels and forecast weekly and month levels of shipments.  Meet with production supervisors to determine status of schedule / projects.  Ensure production plan supports sales plan and inventory targets (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, etc.); you may need to adjust production schedules as needed to meet customer expectations.  Participate in Department/Production specific projects.  Communicate concerns regarding manufacturing performance issues as necessary.  Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.   What you’ll need to join Insight  Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in production planning, production scheduling and inventory  OR 7 years’ experience in production planning, production scheduling and inventory planning  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, peers, and customers  Strong analytical skills, process oriented and ability to develop actionable plans  Ability to identify issues and take corrective/preventative actions along with the ability to work in fast paced, ever changing environment  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and email programs.  Prior SAP experience is a big plus!  Must demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities, deadlines, demands and assignments as needed  An understanding of lean-manufacturing principles  The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.  Posting Notes: Hanover Park || Illinois (US-IL) || United States (US) || Distribution Center || None || US - Hanover Park, IL ||