Production Planner II

Onsite: Goodfield, ILIdeal candidate must have experience with steel purchasing

Summary Responsibilities: Schedule, contact and expedite parts from internal work centers, sister plants, third party logistics representatives, suppliers, and subcontract suppliers; develop and implement contingency plans when necessary and keep management informed of actions being taken. Analyzes production specifications and capacity data, and performs mathematical calculations to determine production processes, tools, and human resource requirements. Revise planning based on changes coming from both dependent and independent demands as well as from inventory adjustments and Bills of Material corrections; resolve and process open rejection orders. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes prepare lists and purchase orders to obtain required materials, tools, and equipment. Prepares production reports. Other related duties as assigned. Career Type: Professional Work is primarily achieved by an individual or through project teams; requiring application of expertise in professional area(s) to achieve results. Progression within classification is reflected by increasing depth of professional knowledge, project management, and ability to influence others.