Planning Engineer

Role Overview

As a Planning Engineer at FNRCO, you will play a pivotal role in organizing and managing the production workflow to ensure smooth manufacturing processes that meet customer demands and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Develop production plans driven by customer orders and forecasted demand.
• Ensure production capacity aligns with customer requirements effectively.
• Track production progress and make necessary scheduling adjustments to stick to deadlines.
• Confirm availability of raw materials prior to releasing work orders.
• Work closely with procurement and warehouse teams to secure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor inventory to prevent both shortages and surplus stock.
• Optimize scheduling and use of resources to enhance operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant prior experience in production and material planning within manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in production scheduling, inventory management, and demand forecasting methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to function effectively in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP software such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and scheduling tasks.