Production Planner

Join a tight-knit team at a growing global manufacturer where your work directly shapes production outcomes, your ideas are welcomed, and your career has real room to run.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brendan Thomas
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Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

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.

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.

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