We at Resolute are a diverse group of individuals who possess a wide variety of skills.
Here, we believe that giving you the ability to maximize your potential without constraint is key to our shared success.
Our Calhoun location in Tennessee, United States is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Production Planner and Scheduler.
This job is permanent, full-time.
Primary Purpose:
This position will be accountable for the planning and scheduling of production for all tissue machine and tissue converting assets as well as vital supply planning and ordering requirements for the above mentioned at the Resolute Tissue Calhoun facility.
The successful candidate will plan production based upon a combination of data from predicted sales forecasts and actual sales orders to ensure there is sufficient vital supply stock on hand on in a timely manner for all orders.
The candidate must be able to work in ERP systems specifically SAP- production planning skillset, MES and PARCview.
Must possess an elevated level of knowledge in all applications of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
Ability to work across multiple levels of the organization and the capability to build good working relationships at each level is necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and Schedule Converting Lines and Tissue Machines.
Process production orders in SAP, MES, ERP systems.
Based on the production plan work with procurement team and create requisitions based on the plan with a mind to lead times to ensure vital supplies are on hand in a timely fashion for production runs.
Work with cross-functional teams on production needs, following up on forecast and forecast deviations.
Work with Inventory team at Distribution sites to ensure vital supply data is correct.
Work with vendors to ensure they are delivering needed materials on time and providing the required level of service.
This role will also be back up to other planners in the tissue division.
Other special projects as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience:
BA/BS degree in marketing, business, supply chain, communications or combination of education and work experience of minimum 2-5 years in related field.
SAP knowledge with an emphasis on production planning is a plus.
S2K knowledge is a plus as well.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required: (PUBLISHER, EXCEL, WORD, and POWERPOINT)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within an organization.
Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple and ongoing tasks with ease.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to use collaborative skills, work independently, and problem-solve.
Represent Resolute Forest Products in a professional manner in all dealings while working directly with clients, internal staff and others.
Reporting capabilities, including preparation and analysis of data.
Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors.
We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.
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We are a global leader in the forest products industry offering an energetic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help develop your skills.
We are more than 8,000 employees in Canada, the United States and various other international locations.
We are looking for employees with the experience and expertise to improve our efficiency, increase our long-term profitability and deliver first-class products and services to our customers.
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We are a company writing a new story for itself in a rapidly changing industry.
We have made important inroads to ensure our viability and to be an environmental supplier of choice.
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