Production Planner, Vancouver

Production Planner
Paradigm is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to support our manufacturing client in Vancouver, WA.
The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and maintaining production schedules that ensure on-time customer deliveries while maximizing production efficiency.
You'll serve as the primary point of contact for production commitment dates, proactively communicates schedule changes or risks, and identify root causes of scheduling issues to drive continuous improvement.
Type: 6 month contract-to-hire Location: On-site, Vancouver, WA Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick leave
As a Production Planner you will:
Schedule all areas to ensure on-time deliveries for customers at the highest rate of production efficiency possible
Provides clear definition of production demand to Plant leadership for manning purposes
Participates in the development of detailed, achievable production schedules, measures and reports performance to schedule
Plans, schedules, and coordinates production through affected areas such as inventory control, manufacturing and project management
Work closely with Sales, Operations and Purchasing to meet customer demand
Support sales goals, inventory control and capacity forecasting
Coordinate the acquisition of materials and components as required to support the production floor to insure clean to build
Serve as the main point of contact for commitment dates
Communicate proactively with affected internal customers as issues occur
Identifying root causes of scheduling problems and correcting them
Developing and implementing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity
Requirements Our skills and experience wish list includes:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in planning and scheduling, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment
Minimum four (4) years' experience using an Epicor ERP system
Understanding of master scheduling and forecasting processes
Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks to completion
Ability to interact with various internal departments
Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and implement effective solutions
Proficiency using MS Office software ( i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook)
Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.