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Huhtamaki · 4 days ago

Planning Analyst

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. The Planning Analyst role involves translating customer demand into a production schedule that meets expectations and requires close collaboration with other planners and the operations group.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Release Shop Orders - Provide necessary information to Shop Floor to convert raw material into customer orders

Schedule Work Centers - Provide time sensitive production schedule to shop floor detailing Item #, quantity, and due date

Calculate Capacity Requirements - Translate customer requirements into demand planning to determine work center requirements

Expedite Shop Orders to meet customer demand - Follow up shop orders through the process to ensure all shop orders meet customer expectations

Determine material requirements for customer orders - Check BOM to ensure material is available

Determine machine capacity requirements

Lead weekly production meeting when Planning Manager absent - explain production requirements to operations and work to meet demand

Direct activities of other Planners as determined by the Planning Manager

Other responsibilities and tasks as appropriate to achieve Company initiatives

Qualification

MS OfficeBPCS manufacturing softwarePlanning knowledgeManufacturing control systemsProblem-solvingDelegation skillsPulpPaper knowledgeAPICS certificationInterpersonal skillsDetail orientedSelf-starter

Required

Computer literate: MS Office required

Knowledge of BPCS manufacturing software system

Broad knowledge of planning, manufacturing, inventory, and customer focus

Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and planning control systems

Good problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to present information one on one and in group settings, at all levels of the organization, under all circumstances, diplomatic

Detail oriented and organized

Self-starter, flexible and able to work under pressure, with continuous interruptions

Must be able to work on multiple projects at one time without exhibiting undue stress

Ability to delegate in fair and impartial manner while at the same time utilizing individual strengths