Supply Chain Production Planner

Susan Lukeski

Glen Burnie, MD • 443-***-**** • ******@*****.***

Production Planner

Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Frequently praised for teamwork by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy on your team.

WORK EXPERIENCE

L3Harris Technologies • Hanover MD • 02/2025 - Present Specialist, Material/Production Planner

• Develop and manage production schedules, ensuring all processes align with contract requirements, from sale orders to delivery.

• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, program management, and external customers to ensure timely production and delivery.

• Resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs, and any schedule disruptions.

• Oversee the entire production schedule and ensure all materials and labor are available to meet deadlines.

• Work with engineering plans, production specifications, and the master schedule for finished products and critical assemblies.

• Manage materials according to schedules and ensure that BOMs (Bill of Materials) are properly selected and executed.

• Provide regular updates to management regarding work progress, material availability, and overall production status.

• Use industry-standard software (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Project) to optimize and track scheduling processes.

• Maintaining and displaying master data for scheduling.

• Executing planning runs for master schedule items.

• Analyzing material availability and resolving backlogs.

• Creating and enforcing production schedules and deadlines.

• Preparing progress documentation and reports.

Jay Jinx Films LLC • Baltimore, MD • 07/2023 - 02/2025 Production Manager

• Handle transportation, equipment, and location logistics for the film shoot.

• Create production schedules, coordinate crew availability, and ensure timely completion of tasks.

• Assist with setting up and taking down sets, props, and lighting equipment.

• Implement and train staff on proper safety protocols while on set, addressing safety concerns as needed.

Holmatro • Glen Burnie, MD • 01/2019 - 07/2023

Production and Inventory Coordinator

• Created, converted, and submitted purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory items to vendors.

• Produced weekly open order reports to manage the collection of open or past-due purchase orders.

• Packed and unpacked items to be stocked in stockrooms and warehouses, disposing of damaged or defective items to maintain quality control.

• Maintained inventory count of stocked items, identifying items needing reordering or replenishment.

• Marked stocked items using ID tags, stamps, and electronic marking tools. Delsey Luggage • Hanover, MD • 04/2017 - 01/2019

Logistics Coordinator

• Managed the supply chain operations, including storage, transportation, and inventory delivery.

• Optimized procedures using logistics IT and determined shipping methods, routes, and rates for materials.

• Tracked shipments according to customer requirements, assuring high-quality, timely deliverables.

• Utilized premises, assets, and communications channels to meet customer needs consistently.

Ciena Corporation • Glen Burnie, MD • 01/2006 - 01/2016 Export Shipper

• Managed the logistics and shipping of customer orders to China, India, Canada, and the domestic US, achieving 100% on-time shipping schedules and company objectives.

• Prepared and verified export documents, including invoices, waybills, packaging lists, and shipping instructions, maintaining compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements.

• Identified and mitigated risks related to shipping delays, damages, or losses, resolving issues promptly.

• Recipient of the Outstanding People Award for consistent paperwork organization, minimizing backlog by 15%.

Junior Planner

• Conducted accurate inventory scans across 5-10 locations as part of the cycle count schedule.

• Investigated and resolved inventory discrepancies, returning any defective inventory to the supplier.

• Processed sales orders and customized chassis based on shipping plans and customer specifications.

• Retrieved materials for customer shipments, meticulously recording transactions in Oracle for designated stocking locations, resulting in 95% accuracy in packing and timely shipping.

• Reviewed the shipping plan to confirm that system test technicians have the necessary materials for testing.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Glen Burnie High School • Glen Burnie, MD

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Outstanding People Award

Ciena Corporation

SKILLS

Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Excel, Infor Cloud Suite, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Merchandise Planning, Microsoft Office Suite, Operational Efficiency, Oracle Utilities, Problem-solving, Production Management, Purchase Orders, Quality Control, Reliability, Resource Allocation, SAP, Scheduling, Supply Chain, Syteline, Workflow Management

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