Production Planner

Experience:

Senior Level Salary:

$70,000 - $90,000 per year Job Details - WHAT

YOU'LL DO

Develop and execute operational production planning and inventory management programs aligned with Supply Chain, Product Management, and Manufacturing. Own rough-cut capacity planning and finite scheduling for the manufacturing organization. Define demand plans by brand/production line using forecast data, historical trends, and new product pipelines to set finished goods inventory targets. Create, publish, and continuously maintain a master production schedule (MPS) by brand, aligned with business objectives and made-to-stock targets. Monitor and manage work-in-process (WIP) and raw material inventory levels, coordinating with Sourcing to minimize excess while supporting production needs. Serve as the primary communication hub between Customer Service, Product Management, and Supply Chain — providing accurate production date updates for orders. Lead weekly manufacturing review meetings to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities. Track and communicate key supply chain risks related to raw materials and intermediate inventory. Champion continuous improvement in planning and scheduling systems through problem identification, recommendations, and implementation. Act as the subject matter expert on scheduling systems for the Manufacturing team.

WHAT YOU BRING

5+ years of experience in electronic manufacturing, with hands-on production planning or scheduling responsibilities. Solid working knowledge of demand planning, production scheduling, material flow, and inventory control. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). Advanced Excel skills — pivot tables, reference formulas, data import/export, and data management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with an ERP system; Epicor experience is a strong plus. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Self-starter who works independently and thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Highly adaptable — able to pivot quickly when schedules shift, surprises arise, or the business changes direction.

Entrepreneurial mindset:

you spot problems, propose solutions, and take ownership of outcomes. Strong prioritization and time management skills that keep you calm and effective under pressure. A team player who communicates clearly and builds trust across departments.

A bit about us:

- Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on keeping production operations running like clockwork? We are partnering with a well-established electronic manufacturing company to find a driven Production Planner who will own the production schedule from end to end. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of supply chain, manufacturing, and customer service — making a direct impact on the company's on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance. Why join us? - WHY

YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

High-impact position: your decisions directly drive finished goods availability and OTIF performance.

Cross-functional visibility:

collaborate daily with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Product Management.

Room to grow:

continuously improve systems and processes — your ideas will be heard and implemented. Stability & entrepreneurial spirit: join a company that values initiative and independent thinkers. #manufacturing #excel #erp-systems #inventory-management #capacity-planning #mrp #production-scheduling #demand-planning #bom-management #otif #supply-chain-coordination #tier3