Production Planner

**Production Planner Job Description**

**Title**

Production Planner

**Reports To**

Marty Pepper, Director of Operations

**Summary**

The Production Planner, under the direction of the Director of Operations, will primarily be responsible for providing statistical forecasts and accurate targets using planned sales orders, customer contacts and intercompany standing orders. This individual will analyse and maintain accurate rolling demand plans while monitoring sales to ensure availability. In addition he/she will be responsible for communicating results to key stakeholders.

**Core Competencies**
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Networking and Relationship Building
- Organizational and Environmental Awareness
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Resourcefulness
- Results Orientation
- Strategic Thinking

**Job Duties**
- Generating statistical forecast reports.
- Maintaining documentation and operating procedures for demand processes.
- Conducting current and future forecasting analysis.
- Analyze and uphold accurate and detailed rolling demand plans while monitoring sales to ensure product availability.
- Manage inventory targets making recommendations about changes to inventory targets based on changes in demands or market trends.
- Routinely seek the advice of your peers and actively participate in projects that will advance the company.
- Effectively communicate on a timely basis with internal departments.
- Coordinate necessary action plans with affected departments.
- Collaborate with functional experts in order to facilitate and improve inventory best practices.
- Generate volumetric budget plan(s) using sales history, as well as inputs from Marketing and Sales.
- Drive the daily diagnostics of inventory, and determine root causes of errors.
- Ensure that plans are followed as expected and develop corrective actions in conjunction with other related departments when variances are discovered.
- Maintain a positive relationship with outside suppliers and clients.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 2 years of experience in in Demand Planning.
- Advanced analytical skills.
- Good understanding of the technical process of supply chains.
- Strong analytical skills and attention detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to multi-task and problem solve.
- Able to work in a fast paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Detail oriented with solid investigative skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.

**Job Posting**

Spieth America requires a Production Planner who, under the direction of the Director of
Operation, will primarily be responsible for providing statistical forecasts and accurate targets using planned sales orders, customer contacts and intercompany standing orders. This individual will analyse and maintain accurate rolling demand plans while monitoring sales to ensure availability. In addition, he/she will be responsible for communicating results to key stakeholders.

Spieth America offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualified applicants should contact Spieth America at:
**Salary**: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Orillia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Production Planning: 1 year (required)
- production management: 1 year (preferred)