Date: Jan 9, 2026
Location: Dayton, OH, US, 45420
Company: Kodak
The Production Planner will work with the Manufacturing organization in supporting of production process for devices, modules, and service parts to comply and meet the Master Production Schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret MRP output to plan replenishment orders for Prosper & Ultrastream products, field repair units, service spares stock.
- Work with manufacturing buyers and planners to maintain promise dates for orders and expedite as necessary.
- Provide first-line support to Production Team Leaders and Management.
- Initiate, and maintain current and accurate material master data (such as lead time, safety stock, independent requirement plan) for all assigned materials.
- Work with the Last Time Buy team to help review obsolescent materials.
- Produce, update, and communicate backorder status and plan for resolution.
- Resolve shortage situations by proactively managing and monitoring inventory levels for assigned materials.
- Engage in PLM meetings with Engineering, Planners and Buyers by reviewing new material set up and implementation, which includes master data set up, internal PIRs and BOM setups.
Knowledge:
- Completed APICS, MRP and Inventory courses, or have equivalent hands-on MRP experience. (preferable)
- Knowledge of Material Master data and MRP.
- Good knowledge of the inventory management and the ability to prioritize the demand of multiple parts at once.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel internally and externally.
- Detail oriented and innovative.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Sense of urgency
- Willingness to learn with humility and remain teachable.
- Strong drive for simplification and process improvement is a must.
- Able to adapt to a fast-changing environment and work well under ambiguity and pressure around the clock
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience needed in Planning environment, Finish goods planning or equivalent function.
EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
Experience Level: 0-5 Years
Requisition ID: 1772