Production Planner (Onsite)

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide.  Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, we push the limits of performance and create demonstrably superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer.

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to move the game forward, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission!

By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour (“WGT”). “Modern Golf” is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and off-course golf. For more information, please visit https://www.topgolfcallawaybrands.com

JOB OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for the management of daily flow of material and information across CGBO in support of Manufacturing, Sales, and Inventory objectives to maintain timely deliveries of products to customers.  This position will collaborate with Supply Planning, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Maintenance to ensure that production goals by work center are maintained on time.  The Production Scheduler is responsible for coordinating line-level schedule throughout the factory.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will continuously create, manage, and maintain production plan to enable excellent communications across all factory departments, coordinating product availability and manufacturing process capability to ensure the plan’s successful and accurate execution.
• Collaborate with Senior Planner to align schedule to Monthly Production Plan and monitor progress weekly.
• Will support the Supply Chain Department in continuous process improvement efforts, with the intent of improving the flow of materials from the supply base to our customers, along with other analysis and/or projects on an as needed basis.
• Work with Maintenance to schedule planned PM activities.
• Managing ramp-up plans as they relate to the manufacturing strategy, labor planning, and new product development.
• Facilitate root cause analysis with cross-functional teams to deliver short-term recovery plans and sustainable corrective actions in response to inventory shortages and discrepancies.
• Other responsibilities include the generation of Planned vs. Actual reporting of production schedule, identifying main root causes for disparities along with periodic review of Master Schedule to thoroughly understand the global manufacturing strategy, and ensure that the daily production is in fact a reflection of such.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on all departments’ performance, verify shipping calendar deliveries to ensure on time shipment, monitor production orders for anomalies and errors, and communicate sales order inventory shortages to Supply Chain and management.
• Performs special assignments as requested.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to analyze detail and perform structured decision-making daily.
• Experienced in the use of standard Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for management reporting and presentation.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or other similar enterprise wide MRP system.
• High degree of initiative and ownership, attention to detail, and the discipline to follow through on assigned tasks.
• General knowledge of industry practices, standards, and techniques. 
• Will be required to regularly apply scheduling, planning and control principles and concepts in execution of duties.
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of large to very large scope and complexity, often creating or revising company or departmental policies in the process.
• Ability to work well with, and in many cases lead, others in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must be capable of managing several priorities effectively and be able to identify and recommend best course of action from several alternatives.
• Must have ability to understand financial impact of decisions.
• Must demonstrate hands on experience in implementing and/or using ERP and related computer systems and technologies in areas of Demand Planning, MPS, RCCP, MRP, SFC, APS, Logistics and Inventory Management.
• Experienced in Project Management techniques/planning and managing launches of new products a plus.
• Experienced in working in Manufacturing Plant environments.
• Ability to understand priority needs of the company and adjust when necessary or when directed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in field relevant to job description (e.g. Operations, Materials Management, Industrial Engineering), or equivalent job experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Production Planning or related field.
• Computer experience required / Excel / Word experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT (if applicable)

• Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
• Extensive use of office equipment to include computer, calculator, copier, fax, and other business-related machines and software.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time.  Other duties may also apply.  Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.  Distribution of this item outside of the Company without an authorized release is a violation of Company policy.

DE&I and EEOC:

Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences make for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply. We look forward to learning more about you.

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