Production Planner

**Description**:
At March Networks, our goal is to create a positive working environment where all of our employees can thrive. When you join our team, you will enjoy flexibility and support for a healthy work-life balance, as well as the professional development opportunities needed to advance your career. You will be part of a growing global technology company that encourages teamwork and innovation, and where friendships are forged with colleagues all over the world. At March Networks, we value your hard work, creativity and your passionate desire to deliver only the best to our customers, partners and each other.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The **Production Planner** plays a critical role in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and timely manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining production schedules. This role bridges the gap between demand planning, procurement, and manufacturing to optimize resource utilization, minimize downtime, and meet customer requirements.

By strategically planning production workflows, coordinating with various departments, and monitoring inventory levels, the Production Planner helps maintain **operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall productivity**. Their efforts contribute to on-time delivery, cost control, and quality assurance, ultimately supporting the company’s business objectives and customer satisfaction.

**TYPICAL DUTIES**
- Develop, manage, and adjust production work orders to ensure optimal efficiency and on-time delivery. Our production is outsourced therefore you are working closely with a third party to achieve this.
- Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to align production plans with material availability and capacity constraints.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Analyze production data and forecast demand to improve planning accuracy.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks or delays in production while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensure MRB levels are managed appropriately
- Prepare reports on production performance & efficiency.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline process.
- Maintain SAP Configuration BOMS to match Agile and manage all associated Engineering Change Orders internally and externally (With the contract Manufacturer). Keeping in mind any inventory exposure these may cause as well as impact to deliveries.

**EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS**
Generally requires a Post-Secondary Degree in Business

**EXPERIENCE**
- Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues proactively.
- Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., SAP, ERP, Kinaxis, MRP systems).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

**COMPLEXITY**

Requires **cross-functional collaboration** with procurement, supply chain, production, quality control, and logistics teams. Real time problem solving.

**RESPONSIBILITY**

Decisions are trusted and have direct impact on March customer relationships.

**WORK GUIDANCE**

Operates under moderate supervision

**CONTACTS**
Frequent (daily) contact with external vendors & internal employees.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
Minimal amount of physical effort needed to perform job function.

March Networks is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce.

Please note March Networks uses AI as part of the recruitment process.