A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.
Direct impact on production efficiency, inventory performance, and customer service results High visibility across operations, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and leadership teams Opportunity to expand expertise in manufacturing planning and supply chain operations Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities Exposure to ERP systems, inventory management, production scheduling, and purchasing processes Annual bonus opportunity in addition to competitive base salary 401(k) with generous company match Comprehensive health and dental benefits Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid holidays Career development through cross-functional collaboration and leadership exposure Key Responsibilities for the
Production Planner:
Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules for assigned facilities Balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory targets, and material availability Coordinate production timing, sequencing, and resource requirements with operations teams Monitor forecasts, sales orders, inventory levels, and safety stock requirements Adjust plans based on changing demand, supply constraints, weather impacts, and logistics considerations Support purchasing activities, supplier coordination, and material availability tracking Qualifications for the
Production Planner:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field 2-5 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar platforms Strong Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office proficiency Experience managing production schedules, inventory, materials, or demand planning Manufacturing environment experience preferred #
