Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner Location: 445 Simarano Dr, Marlborough, MA 01752 Duration: 03 Months Schedule: Onsite with some remote flexibility Payrate: $38.50/hr on W2 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: - Collects and organizes data for analysis. - Analyzes sales forecasts for assigned direct sales materials. - Generates production schedules and raw material requirements. - Releases production work orders to Manufacturing. - Analyzes sales performance and establish Production and QC priorities. - Maintains inventory to achieve assigned levels. - Participates in the transfer of new products from research and development to Mfg. - Ensures that internal departments are kept abreast of work order status, inventory levels and projects. - Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and policies. - Maintains work center schedules to ensure proper jobs are scheduled and capacity limitations are understood and communicated when necessary. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. - Working knowledge of MRP2 and computerized inventory control system. - Extensive knowledge of material master maintenance, BOM’s, routings and or recipes and work centers. - Knowledge of cost accounting fundamentals and labor reporting. - Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Python/R, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent - CPIM certification desired. Education: - Typically requires BA or BS Experience: - 2-5 years related experience