Production Planner Specialist

Title: Production Planner Specialist (Regulated Industry)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Remote – Administrative Shift

Location: Open to Puerto Rico Residents

Positions Available: 1

Duration: Approximately 1 year

Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Production Planner Specialist will perform work planning for demand and supply requirements to ensure efficient production and inventory management in a regulated industry environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Material Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience in:
• Demand & Supply Planning
• Capacity Assessment & Analysis
• Detailed Scheduling
• Manufacturing Industry
• Project Management
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively present information.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships across multiple functional areas.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, active listening, and relationship management skills.
• Quick learner, proactive, and takes initiative.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, consolidate, and report demand to management, colleagues, and customers.
• Develop multiple scenarios to support long-range plans and capacity analysis.
• Maintain excellent communication with all demand sources.
• Use planning expertise to influence demand processes when appropriate.
• Track and analyze monthly performance metrics and reports to improve output quality.
• Develop and provide monthly planning models for all products, implementing inventory control and process improvement techniques to minimize variability and maximize production utilization.
• Manage product release expedition to alleviate inventory shortages through effective coordination across departments.
• Represent PPIC on Product/Operations Development Teams to ensure manufacturability, efficient production methods, and plant effectiveness.
• Provide training on planning processes, functions, and procedures to intra- and inter-departmental staff.
• Share knowledge and information on planning and product decision-making to improve PPIC’s communication with other departments.
• Understand PPIC’s role within our client’s logistics and business processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other planners to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Represent PPIC in cross-functional teams and projects as directed by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Doctorate; OR
• Master’s degree + 2 years of directly related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of directly related experience; OR
• Associate degree + 8 years of directly related experience; OR
• High school diploma/GED + 10 years of directly related experience.

Competencies / Skills

• Excellent mathematics skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with spreadsheets and scheduling tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply through the job description link with your updated resume for consideration.