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Seternity Solutions

Supply Chain Production Planner

Pay: $70,000/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Prospect, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

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.

$92,264 / year median in Connecticut

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

A Supply Chain/Production Planner in manufacturing coordinates material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. They create production schedules, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement/logistics to prevent shortages and ensure timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities Production Scheduling:

Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.

Inventory Optimization:

Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.

MRP/ERP Management:

Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.

Material Coordination:

Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.

Troubleshooting:

Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).

Required Skills and Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain environments. Must have previous experience in the electronic field.

Skills:

Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities. #SAP #ERP #ORACLE #MS #EXCEL #SQL #Manufacturing #Plant #supplychain #

Electronic Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

electronics field: 3 years (Required) manufacturing or plant supply chain environment: 3 years (Required) ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP or Oracle): 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

On the road