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Production Planner

Business Management and Operations
Logistics and Supply Chain Analysts / Specialists
Logistician / Supply Chain Specialist

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.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3–5 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Logisticians

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$80,880/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+16.7%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

Production Planning

4.9

SAP Applications

4.8

Purchasing

4.8

Human Resource Management

4.7

Machining

4.7

Order Management Systems

4.7

Microsites

4.7

Business Mathematics

4.6

Tooling

4.6

Project Management

4.6

Capacity Planning

4.5

Development Environment

4.5

Good Manufacturing Practices

4.5

Inventory Management

4.5

Automation

4.5

Project Implementation

4.5

Common Skills (14)

Planning

5.0

Management

5.0

Communication

5.0

Scheduling

4.9

Organizational Skills

4.9

Forecasting

4.9

Customer Service

4.8

Coordinating

4.8

Computer Literacy

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.8

Analytical Skills

4.7

Safety Assurance

4.6

Professionalism

4.6

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