The Production Planner is responsible for the scheduling of finished goods, in-house production, customer service assemblies and accessories. The scheduling of Production is managed through calculations and analysis to ensure sequence and leveling optimization, balancing restrictions and demand requirements (Sales Forecast). The Production Planner optimizes and develops all different facets of the supply chain to improve delivery and cost through structured problem solving and leading improvement projects. The position's responsibility requires tracking of demand development through net MRP requirements and order entry, versus production capacities and component availability. Responsibilities also include leading the Sales & Operations Planning Process. The used supply strategies use lean manufacturing concepts or DDMRP calculations, targeting higher production availability and customer fulfillment satisfaction. I.e. the daily work requires structured problem solving, root cause analysis and project lead responsibilities, to continuously improve communication automation/ digitalization, delivery lead times, inventory optimization and cost improvement/ savings. In addition, the responsibilities involve, process development, material flow understanding, Total Cost of Ownership calculations and analyses, phase-in/phase-out process coordination/ optimization responsibility. - Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing cross-functional, fully integrated planning schedules that incorporates capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material, and forecast for all production & assembly lines. - Responsible for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle that drives the process for production & factory capacity settings. - Define, develop and apply Scheduling & Inventory Strategies (e.g. sequencing, leveling, supermarkets, make to stock, make to order etc.) to optimize cost vs. delivery, to maximize operational efficiency. - Problem Solving – Apply standard methodology (5 why/8 D/ A 3/ PDCA/ Problem Solving Sheet (PSS)) to all deviations from defined standards and identified issues to ensure continuous cost & delivery improvement, based on identified root cause. - Project Lead – Lead company Systems CIP (Continuous Improvement Projects). Targeting improved Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost Improvements Cost Savings, or Cost avoidance. $25.000/ year - Make and present Decision Matrix using data driven analysis and root cause analysis. - Follow Escalation Matrix notifications with problem identified and decision matrix available. - Comply with all the applicable corporate policies and procedures with regard to personal conduct, Environment Health Safety (EHS), Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA), Purchasing Policy, Confidentiality and other requirements as identified by the Company Associate Handbook). - Perform all other duties as assigned Your profile - Four-Year College (Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business) – Required - Master’s Degree (Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business) – Preferred - Certificate (Problem Solving e.g. Red-X (Shainin), 8 D, PDCA or 6-SIGMA) - Preferred - Certificate (Project Lead) – Preferred - Certificate (Supply Chain e.g. APICS) - Preferred - 0-2 Years Experience (Supply Chain or Manufacturing) – Required - 0-2 Years Experience (Forecasting, planning, scheduling) – Required - Understanding of Supply Chain theories, applications and lean philosophy, e.g. DDMRP - Problem Solving tools, Root Cause Analysis and Decision Making - Lean Manufacturing Concepts & Process Understanding - Supplier Development - Project Lead - Excellent oral and written communications skills to work with various departments in the organization as well as outside vendors. - Ability to gather, interpret, analyze and proactively act on data with minimal supervision. - Must be able to handle stressful situations calmly. - High sense of urgency with ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, anticipating and adjusting to production challenges to meet customer requirements. Your Pay & Benefits. The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based on your specific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document. Benefits offered include the following: - Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) participation starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire. - Wellness Plan that allows participating employees to earn lower medical care premiums. - 401(k) Retirement Plan starting on the first day of the calendar month following 30 days of service. The plan provides a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed and also includes an annual employer-funded profit-sharing contribution dependent on company profitability. - Two weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH. - Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions. - The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line). - 40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line). - 12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day). - Adoption Reimbursement Program, Perks at Work, and BSH Employee Purchase Program. - BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.