Production Planner

Brunswick Boat Group•Fond du Lac, WI

About The Position

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview : As part of the talented Supply Chain team, you will analyze, coordinate and schedule components for different manufacturing functions using Lean Manufacturing principles to insure on time deliveries and proper inventory levels. Communicate with all manufacturing areas to facilitate a balance of materials while establishing priorities and giving direction to supervisors and area managers. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions : Expedite materials from their respective sources: Interplant, purchasing, vendor and engineering. Communicate, coordinate, and resolve problems with receiving, inspection, purchasing, machine centers, assembly, high performance, service, manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, vendors, and product change (MPE/BOM). Investigate, analyze, and initiate bills of material, engineering, routing, and source changes and perform necessary systems maintenance. Develop Pull system targets to facilitate the flow of materials for production. Execute, document, and distribute reports on a daily basis, to be used as tools for decision making by production personnel and manufacturing analyst/schedulers. Manage Planning parameters and inventory to target levels. Coordinate delivery of product to our customers Drive root cause analysis and problems solving individually and in within cross-functional teams. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge in Microsoft applications required (especially MS Excel) and knowledge of mainframe/ERP systems desirable.
Strong understanding of Inventory Control Techniques.
Knowledge of bill of material required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and APICS certification desirable.
Strong analytical abilities.
Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Expedite materials from their respective sources: Interplant, purchasing, vendor and engineering.
Communicate, coordinate, and resolve problems with receiving, inspection, purchasing, machine centers, assembly, high performance, service, manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, vendors, and product change (MPE/BOM).
Investigate, analyze, and initiate bills of material, engineering, routing, and source changes and perform necessary systems maintenance.
Develop Pull system targets to facilitate the flow of materials for production.
Execute, document, and distribute reports on a daily basis, to be used as tools for decision making by production personnel and manufacturing analyst/schedulers.
Manage Planning parameters and inventory to target levels.
Coordinate delivery of product to our customers
Drive root cause analysis and problems solving individually and in within cross-functional teams.