Production planning analyst

Job Duties:
Production Operations, PO, and Vendor Management
Work directly with vendors to maintain accurate and timely production operation data in the system, avoid discrepancies and errors
Understand the logic and lead times of the Buy & Production and Time & Action (T&A) calendars
Communicate effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams across continents to support execution of manufacturing activities and timely response
Detailed analysis of WIP information to Identify potential delivery risks, outlining possible root causes and work with vendors to eliminate risks at the earliest stage
Collaborate with other functional departments (Sourcing/QA/Logistics) to solve production and delivery related issues
Be a Subject Matter Expert for the vendor community on production planning processes/rules; communicate and monitor any special shipping needs for specific customers
Act as a gatekeeper to ensure vendors’ commitment to all required production planning ...