Remote Production Planning Specialist

About the Role

Our client, a progressive entity in the industrial manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Remote Production Planning Specialist to manage planning and scheduling from their home office. This role is critical for optimizing production workflows, ensuring timely material procurement, and coordinating with various departments to meet manufacturing demands efficiently. You will leverage advanced planning tools and analytical skills to forecast needs and manage schedules in a highly collaborative, digital environment. This is a superb opportunity for a logistics and planning expert who thrives in a remote setting and can contribute to operational excellence across a geographically diverse organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless material flow and production execution.
• Monitor production progress and proactively identify potential delays or issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize production plans to maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, and reduce costs.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in planning and scheduling processes.
• Communicate production schedules and status updates to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing context.
• Proficiency with production planning software (e.g., ERP, MRP systems) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen understanding of production workflows .
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, effective in a remote team setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Fully remote work position with a home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and access to online courses.