Production Planner - Leeds, AL

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Production Planner to support manufacturing operations in Leeds, Alabama by coordinating material availability, production timing, and supplier performance. This Long-term Contract position is suited for someone who enjoys balancing schedules, inventory needs, and cross-functional communication to keep production on track. The person in this role will work closely with operations, purchasing, and customer-facing teams to help maintain efficient workflow and support on-time delivery expectations.

Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain production plans that align raw material supply, manufacturing capacity, and customer demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers to help secure timely material deliveries and reduce the risk of interruptions to production.
• Track inventory activity and identify developing shortages, excess stock, or material constraints that could affect output.
• Review production progress against planned schedules and make adjustments when priorities, capacity, or supply conditions change.
• Partner with production, purchasing, and customer service teams to keep scheduling decisions aligned with business needs.
• Analyze supply flow and operational data to improve planning accuracy and support efficient material usage.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality and delivery reliability in support of planning goals.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and use planning or ERP tools, including Excel, Outlook, and related systems, to support daily operations.• Experience in production planning or material planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess schedules, inventory trends, and supply issues effectively.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills for working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook for reporting, planning, and coordination tasks.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing systems; SAP experience is helpful but not required.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, raw materials planning, and production scheduling processes.