Lead Production Planner, Amazon Robotics

Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.

Are you inspired by solving complex supply chain challenges? Do you have a passion for driving operational excellence through process improvements and automation? We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to optimize production planning, lead strategic initiatives, and partner across the organization to delight our customers.

At the core of the Production Planner role is driving end-to-end planning excellence through the strategic implementation of advanced supply chain planning technology and optimized workflows. This leader serves as a subject matter expert, guiding the technical transition from legacy systems to a modern, integrated planning platform. They will oversee the execution of critical planning processes, including finite production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and inventory optimization. The Production Planner partners cross-functionally to streamline planning processes, eliminate manual tasks, and enhance planning capabilities to improve customer service, reduce costs, and optimize working capital. They will leverage data, analytics, and automation to generate more realistic and achievable plans that align with the company's strategic objectives.

Key job responsibilities

Create and maintain finite capacity production schedules considering equipment, labor, and material constraints

Perform sequence optimization to minimize changeovers and maximize manufacturing throughput

Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term, and long-term capacity models

Identify and resolve capacity bottlenecks through constraint analysis and simulation

Monitor and manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to optimize working capital

Participate in S&OP process to align supply plans with demand forecasts

Release and manage work orders through their complete lifecycle

Set-up and maintain Bills of Distribution and Sourcing Rules

Leverage planning systems and analytics to generate optimized supply plans

Develop capacity modeling tools using SQL, Python, and visualization platforms

Monitor KPIs including schedule adherence, inventory turns, and supplier delivery

Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics on supply plan execution

Partner with engineering on routings and resource rates for capacity planning

Communicate supply-related risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders

Support new product introduction projects for supply planning requirements

A day in the life

Success Metrics:

Production Schedule Adherence

On Time in Full (OTIF)

Finish Good Inventory Instock Attainment

Inventory Turns / Days of Supply

Capacity Utilization

Capacity Attainment

Basic Qualifications

3+

years of professional experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related field

Deep understanding of advanced planning strategies and replenishment processes

Excellent

problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to

translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions

Strong

communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to

influence cross-functional teams

Demonstrated

experience leading complex, cross-functional projects

Proficient

in supply chain management tools and technologies

Proficient in SQL and data visualization to drive key insights

Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies

Bachelor's

degree in manufacturing, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related

technical field

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Kinaxis Author or Advanced User certification

Experience

with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and process optimization

APICS

CPIM or CSCP certification

Knowledge

of emerging technologies in the supply chain and logistics space (e.g.

IoT, machine learning)

Master's

degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related

technical discipline

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