Production Planner

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Job description

Overview:
IDEMIA is the global leader in identity and security. Our mission is to create a safe and simple future where identity verification is indisputable, and only you can assert your identity. We are a distributed company leveraging the latest technologies to deliver world-class products in the private and public sectors of finance, telecom, identity, security, retail, sports entertainment, commercial, government, and IoT. We use a variety of technologies and approaches to deliver quality product and services to government agencies and technology companies. IDEMIA is a made up of a group of 14,000 diverse people from different nationalities, speaking over 20 different languages. Together, our solutions impact the everyday lives of citizens and nations. In this ever-changing world, protecting your identity is paramount. Join the team that is ensuring one person- one identity.

Responsibilities:
Overivew: IDEMIA is looking to bring in an experienced Supply Chain professional to collaborate with the Production departments and coordinate the planning and scheduling on the manufacturing floor. The Production Planner will regularly interface with Material Handlers, Planning/Scheduling, Customer Service and Production personnel to coordinate the overall manufacturing operation to meet customer ship dates and maintain on time delivery. Individual will coordinate the forecast from sales and monitor production in order to meet customer delivery requirements.

Responsibilities:

Facilitates and expedites the flow of information to and from various departments

Deals directly with specific departments to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of required information and data

Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field relating to Operations and Supply Chain

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

Compiles, maintains and records material inventory records, production records and KPIs manually or using computer

Compare Job Jacket specifications to material used at work stations to verify appropriate assignment

Coordinating daily and weekly meetings with cross-functional departments in order to confirm adherence to production schedule to manage customer commitments and production targets.

Manage & maintain order ship date commitments and communication to CX reps

Escalate to department managers to when additional support is required

Support Supply Chain team on current projects and process improvements

Reads production schedules and inventory reports to define type quantity of materials required, availability of stock and order shipping priority.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university; or equivalent combination of education and minimum of five years of production planning experience.

Knowledge of production principles and practices. Understanding of operational flow.

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Sequel Server experience

Strong quantitative and analytical skills; familiar with logistics and production planning concepts (e.g., just-in-time, materials requirement planning); broad range of computer skills-database, spreadsheet, statistics applications, and logistics software packages; self-directed; ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change; comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels

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