Production Planner (28363)
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Seeking a new job opportunity? Don't miss this role! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leading company in medical technology. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. This company is hiring a Production Planner for a contract position! Interested? Get more details below.

Worksite Location: Irvine, CA-ONSITE

Contract Duration: 12 month contract

Compensation: $28-33/hr

What you'll do as a Production Planner:

• Develop and maintain production schedules for assigned product lines, including raw materials, packaging, semi-finished, and finished goods. Create procurement plans for required materials (RMs) and manage purchase orders with suppliers to ensure a steady supply.
• Supply and Demand Alignment:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and business planning, to understand customer demand and forecast requirements. Ensure alignment of production schedules with business objectives by optimizing inventory levels, lead times, and service level goals.
• Inventory Management:
• Set and manage inventory targets to balance service levels with cost efficiency. Monitor and adjust inventory levels to meet fluctuating business needs while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Planning Analysis and Decision Support:
• Conduct in-depth planning analyses to support decision-making processes and deliver clear insights for supply chain optimization. Publish and present metrics related to service levels, inventory performance, and capacity to senior management.
• Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Projects:
• Lead and participate in Lean Six Sigma projects to continuously improve supply chain planning and production scheduling processes. Identify and drive initiatives that streamline operations, improve response times, and reduce inventory investment.
• Capacity Monitoring and Reporting:
• Analyze and report on capacity requirements across the supply chain, ensuring production capabilities meet current and anticipated demands. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve capacity constraints as they arise.

What you'll bring to the Production Planner role:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Materials, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field (completed and verified before starting).

Strong analytical and organizational skills with experience in planning and scheduling in a dynamic environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and advanced data analysis. Experience with SAP, IMES, Oracle, or other ERP systems.

Familiarity with inventory management and planning tools to optimize supply chain operations and informational flow.

Minimum of two years in a manufacturing environment with hands-on experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or procurement

Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we've reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) ###-####.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: