Production Planner
For more than 75 years the VELUX Group has created better living environments by bringing daylight and fresh air into people's homes all over the world. Our products help create bright, healthy, energy-efficient places in which to live, work, learn and play.
The VELUX Group has manufacturing and sales operations in more than 40 countries, with an extensive distribution network. Our products include roof windows and modular skylights, as well as a range of decorative elements, blinds, roller shutters, installation solutions and remote controls.
Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to plan and communicate the production schedules in order to support and maximize plant efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the production planning function in the structural glass, and acrylic dome and residential areas.
- Initiate and communicate production schedules to the work centers and support functions.
- Issue and complete work center orders through the SAP system, when implemented later this year.
- Monitor incoming receipts and finish goods transferred for shipping.
- Execute the daily “Pick List” and ensure product is delivered within the established time.
- Lead integrated department Planning meetings.
- Train individuals or groups on systems on data collection, scheduling and working with handheld scanners.
- Inventory accuracy and assistance in cycle counting.
- Performs other assignments as directed by local supervision.
Qualifications:
- A two-year Associates degree is required and 3 – 5 years of experience with an ERP system, preference given to SAP.
- High competency in computer applications using Microsoft Office Suite, and skills in organizing and planning is required.