Production Planner/Supply Chain Coordinator at Wedi Corporation – Batavia, Illinois

In this position, the production planner/supply chain coordinator is tasked with ensuring smooth, efficient manufacturing operations by managing production schedules, monitoring material availability, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. This role oversees inventory levels, tracks supplier performance and resolves potential delays in keeping production on schedule and plays a key role in maintaining on-time delivery, operational accuracy, and supply chain reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze production requisitions and production progress using company’s ERP system.
• Produce production schedules for manufacturing departments to ensure optimal productivity and on time delivery.
• Create and release work orders.
• Coordinate and process internal transfers between the Batavia and Sacramento warehouses.
• Ensure work orders due dates are accurate in the system at all times.
• Work closely with production to align production schedules to meet customer orders ship dates
• Communicates status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems
• Provide lead times, production updates and schedules to internal customers.
• Update and designate paperwork to appropriate departments.
• Trace ocean containers and update delivery dates.
• Liase with customer service to monitor inventory vs. sales and communicate availability, potential risk etc.
• Freight Claim Management
• Create and distribute weekly stock out list.
• Daily update of inventory availability on E-Commerce platforms.
• Handle the purchase of certain product categories
• Manage annual Country of Origin Affidavits
• Help in other departments within supply chain whenever necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to operations
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2-3 years experience in production planning, scheduling and/or project management ( in a manufacturing environment preferred).
• Strong math and data analysis capabilities for forecasting and resource planning.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.
• Must be proficient in ERP system.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, priorities, processes, and updated information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Responsive and flexible to ever-changing needs and environment.
• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, analytical ability and professional demeanor.
• Must be willing to complete different tasks in various, different departments as necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings,
• Walk in warehouse areas as needed to verify inventory levels or inspect materials
• Comfort with light physical activities such as bending, reaching or lifting items typically up to 20 lbs. when reviewing stock or handling samples.
• Ability to navigate warehouse environments safely, including moving around miscellaneous items or equipment.