Production Planner (2)
ahlstromBel Air, MD
Overview:
In this role you will develop and maintain short- and medium-term production plans for Windsor Locks manufacturing, balancing demand, inventory, and capacity. You will coordinate schedules across operations, customer service, and procurement to ensure reliable delivery and asset utilization. You'll optimize deckles and campaigns, monitor material availability, and manage intercompany purchases, using data and ERP tools to support informed decisions. This position offers cross-functional collaboration and a chance to contribute to lean improvements that strengthen service and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain short- and medium-term production plans based on demand, forecasts, inventory targets, material availability, equipment capacity, and customer priorities
- Coordinate manufacturing schedules and production priorities to optimize asset utilization while meeting customer delivery commitments
- Communicate production schedules, risks, and changes to stakeholders (Customer Service, Operations, Procurement)
- Optimize machine and converting equipment deckles, sequencing, and campaign planning to improve asset utilization
- Monitor inventory levels and material requirements to support production and customer demand
- Create and manage intercompany purchase orders and replenishment requests for materials from Ahlstrom sister sites
- Use ERP system and planning tools to monitor requirements, generate purchase cases, and maintain planning master data
- Calculate replenishment quantities and timing to minimize cost and inventory exposure
- Use data, reports, and performance indicators to support planning decisions and continuous improvement; leverage digital/AI-enabled tools when available
- Lead or participate in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities focused on planning accuracy and service performance
- Respond timely to Corrective Action Requests within planning scope and contribute to root-cause analysis
- Participate in cross-functional teams, promote collaboration and accountability
- Act as a qualified trainer and support knowledge sharing within the team
- Perform other related projects and duties as assigned
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Business or Engineering (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years experience in production planning / supply chain environment (preferred)
- Strong digital literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Ability to interpret demand, capacity, and inventory to inform planning decisions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for explaining decisions and risks
- Continuous improvement mindset, detail-orientation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration
- Basic awareness of responsible use of digital and AI-enabled tools and data confidentialitycross-functional collaborationeffective communicationproblem-solvingERP experiencedata analysis and planning reportsdigital literacy including Microsoft Office
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