Production Planner II

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner II to work closely with our Master Scheduler in coordinating and optimizing manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in translating strategic plans into actionable daily and weekly production schedules, managing complex material flows, and proactively resolving issues to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency. This role requires strong independent judgment, a solid grasp of MRP/ERP systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Detailed Scheduling & Execution: Develop, manage, and release detailed daily/weekly production schedules for complex product lines or work centers, ensuring alignment with the strategic direction set by the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and customer requirements.

- Material & Capacity Management: Proactively monitor raw material and component inventory levels, coordinate closely with Procurement to expedite materials as needed, and perform detailed capacity analysis to identify and mitigate potential bottlenecks (labor and machine).

- Issue Resolution & Problem Solving: Act independently to identify and address production disruptions, material shortages, and quality issues with minimal supervision, developing viable solutions in coordination with the Master Scheduler to minimize delays and impact on delivery commitments.

- Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a primary liaison between the shop floor, quality assurance, engineering, sales, and procurement teams, facilitating clear communication and alignment of production priorities and changes.

- System & Data Integrity: Ensure high accuracy of inventory records, Bill of Materials (BOMs), routing information, and other planning parameters within the ERP/MRP system to support accurate forecasting and planning.

- Guidance & Collaboration: Collaborates extensively with the Master Scheduler on mid-to-long term planning strategies and may assist in the training and guidance of junior planners or production support staff

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

- 3+ years of proven, progressive experience as a Production Planner or in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- Advanced proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Ideal candidate will have experience working with Dynamics 365 (Business Central).

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data analysis, reporting, and forecasting (pivot tables, V-lookups, complex formulas).

- Experience in data management and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) would be beneficial.

- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for handling complex problems independently.

- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills for all levels of the organization.

- Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and influence decisions across departments.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

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