Production Planner (FTC)

The Production Planner will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and issuing the production plan to meet customer requirements using MRP and in collaboration with the manufacturing stakeholders.
• Detecting potential shortages and capacity issues and work with the wider materials team to resolve them.
• Reviewing the 5-day forecast and plan production with support of manufacturing team to achieve maximum line efficiency.
• Releasing work orders to the manufacturing area. Ensure required documentation and/or system transactions are executed to allocate, purchase, internally manufacture or reschedule material as required.
• Reviewing potential missed lines and work with stakeholder for recovery plan.
• Daily contact with customer services through weekly order status reports and responses to expedite/de-expedite/cancellation requests.
• Daily update of past due and OTD plant trackers.
• Planning capacity of the manufacturing area against order book. Issuing sales forecast for short and medium term and challenging bottlenecks to obtain optimized sales plan.
• Mapping out and planning the inventory of the manufacturing area. Analysing data to determine opportunities to decrease inventory, improve customer service levels and reduce total costs through regular review of inventory planning parameters that include Min & Max values, Kanbans, reorder points and lot sizes.
• Issuing cycle count targets to the line, managing results and investigating variances.
• Reviewing and investigating excess stock and obsolescence and managing disposal.
• Participating in calls and escalation meetings with customer representatives on behalf of the manufacturing area.
• Maintaining the accuracy and validity of the item master and related planning data in the ERP system through regular reviews of order policies, safety stock levels, make/buy indicators and lead-times
  
  Manufacturing industry experience
• Experience and knowledge of ERP MRP systems (preferably SAP)
• Material/production scheduling experience, six-sigma skills and knowledge
• Production and inventory management knowledge
• APICS CPIM Certification is preferable but not essential
• Ability to work effectively within teams
• Negotiation skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• MS Office proficiency
  
  Danfoss Power Solutions are proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.
We are now seeking to recruit a results-focused Production Planner to join our team based at our site in Havant, Hampshire, UK (PO9 2NB), on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis., At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees. Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.