Planning Coordinator

Planning Coordinator

Job Description

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in "play" solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different , play different .

The Planning Coordinator will be responsible for supporting production planning, scheduling, material availability, and operational tracking within a make-to-order manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely communication between Planning, Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Inventory teams while maintaining accurate production data, monitoring deliveries, and supporting capacity management. The Production Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring customer orders are produced and delivered on time while maintaining visibility of production performance and material readiness.

What you'll do as a Planning Coordinator:

Production Monitoring & Scheduling

• Run and review SAP reports every morning to monitor production activities, material movements, and order status.
• Update and maintain production attainmentdaily to ensure accurate visibility of current production priorities.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes, delays, or risks to the Planning Manager and Operations team.
• Support production execution to ensure customer orders are completed according to schedule.

Production Tracking & Reporting

• Create and maintain project-specific trackingfor Operations and Inventory teams.
• Provide regular status updates on production orders, shortages, and project completion.
• Maintain accurate production records and performance metrics.

Materials Coordination

• Review the Cardboard Material List daily.
• Verify material availability for upcoming production requirements.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory teams to obtain material availability dates and estimated arrival times for shortages.
• Communicate material constraints that may impact production schedules.

Spoilage Management

• Track and document material spoilage and production losses.
• Update spoilage records and tracking spreadsheets daily.
• Prepare and submit spoilage reports to designated stakeholders upon completion.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of waste-related data.

Delivery & Logistics Monitoring

• Monitor daily deliveries and shipment statuses for both Dallas and Monterrey operations.
• Communicate delivery issues, delays, and transportation concerns to appropriate teams.
• Assist in ensuring customer delivery commitments are met.

Capacity Planning Support

• Capture and distribute Master Capacity screenshots every weekly.

Purchasing Support

• Assist the Purchasing team with the creation of purchase orders as needed to support production continuity.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of required materials.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Planning, Production, Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Logistics teams.
• Facilitate communication between departments to resolve scheduling, material, and delivery issues.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency and data accuracy.

We're looking for a Planning Coordinator with:

• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.

• 2+ years of experience in production coordination, production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain support.
• Experience in a make-to-order manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production tracking tools.
• Ability to analyze production and inventory data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain processes.

Benefits a Planning Coordinator Can Expect from Cartamundi:

• Competitive pay
• Climate controlled facility
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Move throughout the entire facility to attend to various issues
• Work effectively in teams across functional groups with strong communication skills and the ability to lead
• Perform sedentary work on various computer systems
• This Planning Coordinator position is located on-site in our Dallas, TX facility

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify.


Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people - across cultures and generations - and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in "play" solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.