Materials Planner II

Production Planner

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders and material availability
• Reviews and manages inventory levels to maintain optimal stock while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure required components are available to support the production plan
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and adjust schedule to address bottlenecks, labor constraints, equipment downtime or engineering changes
• Analyze capacity requirements and recommend adjustments to staffing, shift patterns or machine utilization
• Collaborate with manufacturing supervisors to communicate schedule changes, resolve conflicts, and support daily production needs
• Track schedule adherence and identify root causes for delays or inefficiencies
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating production readiness, routing setup, and phase-in/phase-out planning
• Maintain accurate planning data in the ERP system, including routings, lead times, and work center capacities
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning processes and improve operational performance
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, routings, and manufacturing process flows.
• Positive "can do" attitude, professional demeanor, performance oriented, and strong customer focus.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to follow and perform off of verbal instructions as well as read/write in English.
• Ability to read specifications, route sheets, blueprints, charts, test information and bills of material.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, ratios).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Potential physical demands include, but are not limited to: frequent walking, standing, twisting, carrying and handling; regular bending, stooping and kneeling; regular lifting up to 35 lbs.; occasional climbing, pushing and pulling. Potential sensory demands include but are not limited to: hearing and seeing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: Majority of time is spent in a manufacturing production environment with some (but not all) climate-controlled areas. Personal protective safety equipment must be worn, and proper safety precautions must be observed. Potential exposure may include, but is not limited to: solvents, dusts, noise, heat, outside weather conditions, cramped spaces, and building construction areas.