Production Planner

Production PlannerJoin a stable, growth-oriented manufacturer in Charleston. This is a permanent opportunity to take ownership of production planning activities, working closely with operations, supply chain, and purchasing to keep the plant running smoothly and predictably.About The Role:You will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed production plans that align demand, capacity, and material availability to meet customer requirements. Working within an ERP environment, you will translate forecasts and orders into executable schedules, ensuring optimal use of resources while minimizing inventory risk. Your work will have a direct impact on lead times, service levels, and overall plant performance.Key Responsibilities:Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraintsRun and interpret MRP outputs to generate timely work orders and purchase requirements for materialsAnalyze production capacity and resource availability to balance workloads and adjust schedules as neededMonitor inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to support production while avoiding stockouts and excessCoordinate closely with procurement, operations, and logistics to align material arrivals, production runs, and shipment plansUpdate and manage planning data within the ERP system, ensuring accurate routings, lead times, and master dataTrack schedule adherence, identify bottlenecks or variances, and recommend corrective actions to improve performanceCommunicate plan changes and priorities clearly to production supervisors and cross-functional stakeholdersQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related fieldFormal training in ERP/MRP systems or production planning tools (preferably SAP)