Production Planner

Title: Production & Data Analyst LocationMarlborough, MA Duration: 03+ Months Pay Range: Upto $38.50/Hour Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Regular Business Hour Job Description: • Technology Requirements (I.E Programs, systems, etc) SQL & Python & Power BI, Advanced Excel, Oracle • What does a typical day look like? (daily tasks) Position will be a hybrid between a Planner II and a Data Analyst building reports & dashboards to support business needs. • Preferred background/prior work experience? Computer science & supply chain • Priority soft skills Independent worker, good communication & analytical skills, detail & deadline oriented 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. • Typically requires BA or BS. If you are not interested in looking at new opportunities at this time I fully understand. I would in that case be appreciative of any referrals you could provide from your network of friends and colleagues in the industry. We do offer a referral bonus that I’d be happy to extend to you if they turn out to be a great fit for my client. Thank you for your time and for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.