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The candidate will be responsible for translating global customer demand into executable production plans, ensuring that materials, capacity, and manufacturing resources are aligned to achieve on-time delivery. As the key interface between Supply Chain and Operations, the candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to balance customer requirements, production constraints, and operational priorities.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDevelop and maintain production plans to support global customer demand while optimizing manufacturing capacity and resource utilization.\nCoordinate daily with Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Equipment, Process Engineering, and Process Development teams to ensure production readiness.\nAnalyze demand forecasts, material availability, production capacity, and operational constraints to identify risks and recommend solutions.\nPrepare and maintain production planning reports, dashboards, and analyses using Microsoft Excel.\nHost weekly cross-functional planning meetings and communicate production requirements clearly to all stakeholders.\nMonitor production performance and adjust plans in response to changes in customer demand, material supply, or manufacturing priorities.\nSupport scenario planning and production simulations to enable data-driven decision-making.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, planning efficiency, and operational performance.\nESSENTIAL JOB COMPETENCIES:\nTechnical\nProduction planning and scheduling\nDemand & Capacity Planning\nERP/MRP systems (in-house manufacturing execution system and SAP)\nSupply chain and Inventory Management\nContinuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Kaizen awareness)\nAnalytical & Problem Solving\nAnalytical thinking and data interpretation\nRoot cause analysis and structured problem solving\nScenario planning and decision-making\nRisk identification and mitigation planning\nPrioritization and resource optimization\nBusiness Impact Analysis - Cost\nSoft Skills & Professional Attributes\nOrganizational & Time Management\nCross-functional Stakeholder Management\nAdaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from any recognized university.\n1-3 years of experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations Planning. Entry level candidates with strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply.\nStrong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP).\nExcellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.\nProficient in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, advanced formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH-MATCH), charts, and data analysis.\nWorking knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP).\nFamiliarity with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management systems.\nExperience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for reporting and presentations.\nBasic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is preferred.\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound planning decisions.\nExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.\nAbility to build productive working relationships with Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other key stakeholders.\nEffective meeting coordination and stakeholder communication skills.\nCustomer-focused mindset with the ability to balance business priorities and operational constraints.\nAbility to influence and gain alignment without direct authority.\nNo direct people management responsibility.\nDemonstrates the ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams to achieve common planning objectives.\nActs as a collaborative team member, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.\nAbility to coordinate multiple planning activities and meet deadlines in a dynamic manufacturing environment.\nExperience participating in cross-functional projects or process improvement initiatives.\nStrong planning, prioritization, and follow-up skills to ensure timely execution of production plans.\nAbility to identify risks, escalate issues appropriately, and support implementation of corrective actions.\nAny other appropriate duties as requested by the supervisor","description_format":"text","description_chars":4678,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Solar Energy"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T12:38:12Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":8,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.283,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":59,"expected_fill_days":23,"reasons":["conf:0","win:tail","crowd:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-04T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/rec-group-engineer-planning","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/rec-group-engineer-planning.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-05T03:27:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4621,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":379,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-06T00:00:00Z"}}}