Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler Intern

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The Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler Intern role sits within the Manufacturing Planning Department of a company that coordinates production to meet customer delivery targets while maximizing the use of its manufacturing capacity. The team focuses on aligning demand with supply, maintaining material availability, and supporting SAP system upkeep for accurate MRP updates. Day‑to‑day duties involve creating and adjusting production schedules for designated manufacturing areas, using the internal S&OP process and client forecasts to manage plans with at least a twelve‑month horizon. The planner works closely with operations to ensure resources are used efficiently, communicates with managers and supervisors to spot and remove capacity bottlenecks, and checks that raw materials, component inventories, approvals and documentation are ready in partnership with the Material Planner. Additional tasks include issuing production orders, monitoring performance against MRP parameters, escalating high‑risk issues, analysing problems and proposing solutions, and collaborating with internal customers to suggest alternative supply options. The role also helps develop processes for capacity planning in a growth‑focused setting, updates planning procedures, and coordinates closely with Material and Buyer Planners to time material orders, expediting or deferring as schedule changes dictate. The essential qualifications require a Master's degree in Operations Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering. Candidates must have at least three years of experience in a comparable planning function and be proficient with Microsoft Excel. A good command of written and spoken English is mandatory, and the individual should demonstrate strong multitasking, organization, communication, problem‑solving and reasoning abilities, as well as the capacity to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred but not required skills include familiarity with SAP/MRP systems, which would support the ongoing system maintenance responsibilities. The position operates on a standard Monday‑to‑Friday office schedule and interacts with a wide range of internal stakeholders, production, client service, purchasing, finance, quality, and technology transfer, as well as external clients and suppliers, offering a collaborative environment for professional growth. What the role asks for: - Master's degree in Operations Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering - Minimum 3 years experience in similar planning function - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel - Good written and spoken English - Strong multitasking and organizational skills - Effective communication at all levels - Good problem‑solving and reasoning abilities - Ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced environment - SAP/MRP knowledge (nice‑to‑have)