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Production Planner
Job Description
Production planners, also known as production schedulers, managers, controllers and coordinators,
are involved in the logistics of supply chain management.

 

 

Most of their time is spent on business and
organizational aspects of producing and distributing products.

 

 

Duties
Production planners are in charge of organizing paperwork, such as purchase orders and delivery
schedules review orders.

 

 

Most tasks involve keeping and updating records and information, as well as
coordinating purchasing with clients and co-workers.

 

 

It is the job of the production planner to ensure
smooth operations throughout the production and distribution life of a given product.

 

 

Accordingly, duties may also include monitoring production rates and raw material prices, contacting vendors and
checking inventories.

 

Educational Requirements
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

 

Students may consider
majoring in business, supply chain management or logistics among other fields. College coursework
may include topics in purchasing management and inventory management.

 

1. Work Experience and Certification
   Professional experience in the printing and packaging industry is an added advantage.
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