Production Planner

Production Planner PTS Advance is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner supporting a chemical manufacturing site located in Los Angeles, CA. This position will report to the Los Angeles Supply Chain Manager. The Production Planner will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and finished goods across the manufacturing process. This position is responsible for developing and executing production plans, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and plant operations to support on-time delivery and overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on production planning experience within a manufacturing plant environment, with direct ownership of production schedules and material planning. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain production and raw material plans aligned with business objectives, balancing service levels, operational efficiency, and supply chain costs Own and execute production schedules, work orders, and MRP planning, ensuring alignment with plant capacity and material availability Manage inventory levels within targeted ranges to ensure continuity of supply while minimizing excess and working capital Analyze and maintain short- and long-term production capacity plans, identifying constraints and proactively mitigating risks Respond to changes in demand or supply conditions, assessing impact and communicating effectively with key stakeholders Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure alignment and execution of production plans Own, track, and report key performance indicators such as OTIF, DIO, SLOB, and other relevant supply chain metrics Maintain accurate SAP master data (e.g., BOMs, routings, planning parameters) to support effective planning processes Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring readiness of materials, capacity, and production plans Contribute to IBP/S&OP processes, providing input on inventory strategies and supply planning decisions Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience Minimum 4+ years of hands-on production planning experience within a manufacturing plant environment Demonstrated experience with direct ownership of production schedules, work orders, and MRP planning in a manufacturing setting. Hands-on experience using SAP or equivalent ERP systems for production planning, including MRP execution, work order management, and master data maintenance Experience working directly with manufacturing operations, production lines, or plant floor teams Skills and Knowledge Strong experience in MRP, production scheduling, and capacity planning Solid understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), routings, and manufacturing constraints Ability to manage material availability aligned to production schedules Strong knowledge of inventory management and optimization principles Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions Ability to proactively manage priorities and respond to dynamic production environments Preferred Qualifications Experience in chemical or process manufacturing industries, including continuous or batch manufacturing environments Experience supporting S&OP / IBP processes within a plant environment Experience with new product introduction (NPI) in a manufacturing setting Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities Knowledge of SIOP / IBP planning processes Salary range: $78,200-$95,000 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr