Production Planner

Job description

Planner will be responsible for the daily development of an issue plan to support the production plan of firearms at Smith & Wesson. Responsible for ensuring released production plans can be fulfilled based upon on hand component levels. The job will require frequent interaction with Procurement, Cell Coordinators and Team Leaders in various departments to ensure the production plan is feasible and to adjust the plan as a result of unexpected changes in component supply. Planner will work closely with the Inventory Control team to ensure inventory accuracy. In-office/non-remote in Maryville, TN: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS: Experience, Competencies and Education - Responsible for acting on order releases action and exception messages from the system. - Plans and manages production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company's productive capacity while keeping inventory levels to the minimum required. - Responsible for the management of inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected item, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules. - Release Planned Orders for production material and floor stoc...