Production Planning Analyst
6 days ago
Greensboro
Job DescriptionThis job is located onsite Position Summary The WIP/PCP (Work in Progress/Production Control and Planning) Analyst is responsible for developing, monitoring, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient utilization of resources and timely delivery of products. This role bridges planning and execution by analyzing capacity, material availability, and production performance, while maintaining alignment with customer demand and inventory targets. Key Responsibilities • Production Scheduling & Planning: Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and capacity constraints. Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability for planned production., • Capacity & Resource Analysis: Evaluate production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks. Recommend adjustments to schedules to optimize throughput and minimize downtime., • Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track adherence to production plans and analyze variances. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production performance, capacity utilization, and schedule compliance., • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy and reduce lead times. Support initiatives for lean manufacturing and process optimization., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, logistics, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of production plans. Communicate schedule changes and priorities to stakeholders effectively. Basic Qualifications, • Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered)., • Experience: 2+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or manufacturing analytics., • Systems Literacy: Demonstrated proficiency in ERP/MRP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JobBOSS) to manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) and material requirements., • Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to perform data modeling, use Pivot Tables, and execute complex lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)., • Local Availability: Ability to work on-site at our [Greensboro/High Point] facility to coordinate directly with shop-floor operations. Preferred Qualifications • Detail-oriented and highly organized., • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines., • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills Why Work at Lenovo We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. Company DescriptionLenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit , and read about the latest news via our StoryHubLenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).\r\n\r\nThis transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub