Production Planning Representative at Westlake

Brownsville, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, PlasticsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
5+ years of supply chain or other relevant experience
Proficient computer skills in MS Excel, Access, Word and Outlook
APICS certification is preferred
Experience with SAP is preferred, but similar ERP experience is acceptable such as AX Microsoft Dynamics
Able to multi-task and display a high level of company/team spirit in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Knowledge of master data including material master MRP, BOMs, routing and ECN process

Responsibilities

Develop, establish, maintain, and communicate a 4-6 week production schedule for injection molded operations, assembled fittings and fabricated fittings
Be an advocate for and track schedule adherence at the plants
Manage production scheduling of multi-level routing and dependent requirements
Develop finished goods production targets, as well as WIP requirements from forecast and historical demand
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Warehouse and Shipping to meet production and customer requirements, including executing schedule changes in coordination with Operations and Customer Service and working with Customer service to improve on-time deliveries
Planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
Work with Plant Managers and Purchasing to arrange manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
Establish and communicate weekly frozen schedule with Operations
Scheduling of Make to Order items – includes establishing dates, defining minimum QTY, filling orders to meet required ship dates and advise Customer Service team
Maintain inventory target on a monthly basis. Manage safety stocks effectively, account for stock transfer lead time and demand variability
Work with S&OP and Capacity analysis team to follow the strategy for long term planning
Reviewing demand inputs, such as orders, forecast, inventory levels, in the ERP and outside of the system in order to make decisions regarding supply planning
Monitor and maintain MRP planning parameters for responsible manufactured items

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Production SchedulingDemand ForecastingInventory PlanningSchedule AdherenceMulti-level RoutingMRPWIP ManagementOperations CoordinationCustomer Service Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Production Planning Representative role?

The position is full-time employment.

Is this Production Planning Representative position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Production Planning Representative role?

Key skills include production scheduling, knowledge of ERP systems, MRP planning parameters, master data management (material master, BOMs, routing), and collaboration with Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Operations.

What is the company culture like at Westlake Pipe & Fittings?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where teams work together to enhance peoples' lives through products and community presence.

What makes a strong candidate for the Production Planning Representative position?

Strong candidates have experience in production planning, scheduling multi-level routing, managing MRP parameters, maintaining inventory targets, and collaborating across Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Operations teams.