Production Planner Job at Minth North America, Inc. in Lewisburg

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Lewisburg, TN

Industry: Automotive

Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Production Planner in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of SAP systems and a background in automotive production planning. You will play a key role in optimizing production processes, managing supply chain workflows, and ensuring efficient material and resource planning using SAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production plans to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
• Manage the integration of SAP systems to streamline production and supply chain operations.
• Analyze and forecast production requirements based on customer demand and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and engineering, to ensure production goals are met.
• Ensure accurate data entry and system updates in SAP for production schedules and inventory management.
• Resolve issues related to SAP production modules and provide support to end users.
• Continuously monitor and improve production planning processes for optimal performance.
• Generate and analyze reports to track production performance, material usage, and resource allocation.
• Assist in the development of new system functionalities to improve production scheduling and planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience working with SAP in a production planning or supply chain role, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of SAP production planning (PP) and material management (MM) modules.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various teams.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and industry standards is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with advanced production planning tools and techniques.