Production Planning Manager

Description and Responsibilities At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and success for the business and our employeesThe Production Planning Manager collaborates with sales, operations, shipping, technical services, and finance to complete the production planning and scheduling of OCTG & small diameter line pipe mills from steel ordering to pipe delivery. The Production Planning Manager oversees demand and supply scenario planning including material requirement management to ensure customer requirements are met. This role offers supply options and trade-offs based on different priorities for all mills and will ensure that the schedules support on-time delivery, inventory requirements, and EBIDTA goals. This role will ensure that demand is aligned with production planning and mill capacities throughout the fulfillment cycle, working closely with internal departments to gather and prioritize product and customer requirements.Manages the overall planning cycle for OCTG and SD line pipe millsMonitors production of customer orders through each plant processEnsure all procedures are regularly reviewed and updated following established quality policies and company guidelines as well as develop new procedures as necessary to support added functions and responsibilities of the role and departmentManages mill file reviews for OCTG and SD line pipe productionKey point person during monthly planning cycle for projecting sales and developing baseline plansProvide regular updates on production and mill availability with management group for all OCTG & SD line pipe facilitiesEnsures that the production schedules are updated based on changes in customer requirements, production limitations and raw material availabilityFacilitate negotiations/resolutions between production, sales, shipping and other departmentsManage and generate reports on raw material, work in progress and finished goods inventoryManage and review planning reports for key performance indicators for the teamAttend the forecast meetings and understand drivers, challenge assumptions, and lead the team to agreement on the total demand planEnsures that raw material is ordered and closely coordinates customer plans with supply planningPerform other essential duties as assigned by PRM or defined by company objectivesMonitor, manage and accurately report the forecast for physical inventory levels for Alberta millsRequirementsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, business, mathematics or financeThe ideal candidate will be a process oriented, persuasive, and capable of supporting accuracy and functionality in a fast-paced environmentMinimum of three years of experience in manufacturing planning and/or OCTG & small diameter line pipe businessExcellent time management and the understanding hours will vary weekly based on demands of the role and monthly planning cyclesProficient in managing and analyzing various levels of supply chain processes (, capacity planning, raw material planning, inventory planning, shipping and logistics)Excellent analytical skillsGood written and oral communication skillsAptitude for problem solving and troubleshootingComfort dealing with ambiguityExperience dealing with multi-site operations is preferredStrong people skills; able to deal with opposing opinions and contribute to reaching compromiseComputer proficient with experience in spreadsheets, word processing (Microsoft Office)Our total compensation package includes amazing benefitsCompetitive wages and bonus opportunities Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost Short and long-term disability programsCompetitive retirement plans Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays Apprenticeship and career advancement within the companyTuition reimbursementWhile we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.Equal Opportunity EmployerOrion Steel Group, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Orion Steel Group, is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail < or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers