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Manpower Group North America
Production Planner Purchasing-Inventory Control
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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.
$84,634 / year median in West Virginia
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Production Planner - Purchasing-Inventory Control Kearneysville, WV | Full-Time | On-Site | Contract-to-Hire $60,000+ Annually | Great Benefits About the Role Looking for a role where your planning and organizational skills make a measurable difference? Our next Production Manager will be at the center of production planning, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination—helping drive efficiency and deliver for our customers. What You'll Do
- Coordinate workflow with the plant manager to meet customer shipping dates
- Complete delivery date input during sales order reviews and supply weekly backlog and forecast updates
- Work closely with the sales team on capacity planning and stock ordering to meet customer demand
- Coordinate with purchasing to maintain inventory levels of standard stock items
- Communicate with internal teams to keep customers informed on order status
- Support new product launches including setting up inventory and sales parts
- Maintain inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies through root cause analysis
- Coordinate cycle count activities and report and resolve discrepancies
- Serve as primary backup to the plant manager for shop order distribution, finished goods receiving, job folder preparation, and serial number QC What You Bring
- Experience in planning, purchasing, or inventory management (required)
- Warehouse or inventory management background (required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail with planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work across departments and communicate clearly in writing and verbally
- Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities
- Leadership experience is a plus
- High school diploma or GED (required) What's in it for you?