The Production Planner collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams to create realistic production plans that optimize resources, improve operational performance, reduce inventory risk, and support business objectives. While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and customers.