Production Planner
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
At a Glance
Production Planner. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3–5 years. Top skills: Planning, Management, Communication.
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Bachelor's degree
3–5 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Logisticians
Median Wage
$80,880/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+16.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Production Planning
SAP Applications
Purchasing
Human Resource Management
Machining
Order Management Systems
Microsites
Business Mathematics
Tooling
Project Management
Capacity Planning
Development Environment
Good Manufacturing Practices
Inventory Management
Automation
Project Implementation
Common Skills (14)
Planning
Management
Communication
Scheduling
Organizational Skills
Forecasting
Customer Service
Coordinating
Computer Literacy
Detail Oriented
Analytical Skills
Safety Assurance
Professionalism
Related Specializations
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