Senior Production Planner

Job Responsibilities:

• Formulate and coordinate a manufacturing requirements plan based on customers' firm and tentative need by evaluating all relevant factors.

• Provide information, reports, and recommendations to management.

• Analyze firm customer requirements and produce a workable plan for the product.

• Ensure that all relevant documents are retained.

• Complete all reports accurately and efficiently.

• Maintain regular communication with the Sales team to ensure awareness of any potential changes and maximize reaction time.

• Verify that any change is necessary, especially within manufacturing lead time or planning time fences.

• Attend relevant meetings on a regular basis.

• Continuously provide accurate and understandable information to superiors and peers.

• Follow up with relevant teams on customer schedule analysis, reconciliation, and production schedule with the Logistics Department.

• Ensure detailed comparisons of previous schedule quantities regularly.

• Prepare periodic statistical reports.

• Monitor and maintain key performance measures.

• Issue performance measures to relevant departments.

• Seek continuous improvement in planning activities.

• Continuously develop and implement plans to ensure smooth operations.

• Set objectives, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources to meet targets.

• Assist and support the Logistics Department in problem-solving.

• Adhere to the company's internal policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.

• Provide support and resources for local WCM activities while implementing global and local projects, acting as project/pillar sponsor, leader, or member.

Job Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in an engineering field (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)

• 4-7 years of relevant professional experience.

Competencies Required:

• Fluent in written and spoken English; French is an advantage.

• Proficiency in Excel automation, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros, and VBA scripting.

• Excellent computer literacy with strong proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong teamwork and networking abilities.