Senior Production Planner / Materials Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

ABOUT TARGETTI USA
Targetti USA is a leading provider of high-quality architectural lighting solutions, offering Italian design and innovation tailored for the North American market. We are passionate about design, committed to service excellence, and driven by collaboration and creativity. As a growing company, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us and help shape inspiring spaces through light.

POSITION SUMMARY
This role is responsible for leading production planning, scheduling, materials management, and ERP/MRP planning activities to support customer delivery commitments and operational performance. This position uses advanced planning and decision-support systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable Tier 1 ERP platforms, to balance customer demand, material availability, production capacity, inventory, and lead times.

The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing planning and materials management experience, strong ERP/MRP expertise, and demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience. This role works cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and other departments to maintain accurate production plans, resolve constraints, and drive continuous improvement.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, analyze, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules within the ERP/MRP planning system, balancing customer demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and delivery commitments.
• Review system-generated planning recommendations and take appropriate action to support production flow and on-time delivery performance.
• Establish production priorities and sequence work orders to meet customer delivery commitments and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Production and other departments to ensure work is completed according to schedule.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules in response to changing priorities, capacity limitations, material shortages, or other constraints.
• Identify production bottlenecks, capacity issues, and scheduling risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide planning guidance and support to production and operations teams to improve schedule adherence and workflow.

Estimated Ship Date (ESD) Management

• Calculate production, quality inspection, and packing timelines to establish accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs).
• Review ERP/MRP material requirements, inventory availability, capacity, and lead times to determine achievable delivery dates.
• Develop contingency plans for production delays, supplier lead-time changes, material shortages, or capacity constraints.
• Maintain accurate ESDs within the ERP/MRP system by continuously monitoring material availability, production capacity, and schedule adherence.
• Proactively communicate ESD changes, risks, and schedule updates to Sales, Customer Service, and other internal stakeholders.

Sales Order & Work Order Management

• Monitor, release, and manage production work orders within the ERP/MRP system to ensure accurate scheduling, timely processing, and delivery performance.
• Maintain planning system integrity by ensuring work order, routing, scheduling, and related planning information is accurate and current.
• Release and track sample orders to support customer and sales requirements.
• Investigate and correct improperly processed or closed work orders to maintain system and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure work orders are appropriately prioritized based on customer requirements, material availability, and production capacity.

Materials Management & Production Support

• Lead materials planning activities to ensure adequate material availability while supporting inventory and working-capital objectives.
• Utilize ERP/MRP planning outputs to identify material shortages, excess inventory, obsolete or slow-moving materials, and supply risks.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory, Production, and other departments to resolve material exceptions and maintain production continuity.
• Monitor material requirements and supplier lead times to identify potential risks before they affect production or customer commitments.
• Support efficient material flow and inventory utilization to minimize production interruptions.
• Identify and resolve planning, inventory, or transactional issues affecting material availability and inventory accuracy.
• Recommend adjustments to planning parameters, safety stock, order quantities, and inventory strategies based on demand and operational requirements.

ERP/MRP Planning System Management & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a key planning resource for the organization's ERP/MRP system and related decision-support tools.
• Maintain and optimize ERP/MRP planning parameters, including lead times, planning policies, safety stock levels, order quantities, routings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Generate and analyze ERP/MRP reports to evaluate capacity utilization, schedule attainment, inventory performance, material availability, and delivery metrics.
• Monitor production schedules, work order status, inventory levels, and planning KPIs to support on-time delivery.
• Analyze production, inventory, and planning data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve planning accuracy.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, material flow, inventory management, system utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Support ERP/MRP process improvements and implementation of planning best practices across the organization.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Provide leadership and direction for production planning and materials management activities.
• Coordinate planning priorities across Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and other departments.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex scheduling, material availability, and production planning issues.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized planning processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to employees involved in production planning, scheduling, materials management, and ERP/MRP processes.
• Use data and system-generated information to support operational decision-making and communicate recommendations to management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP/MRP planning processes and parameters.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or related operational improvement methodologies.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or management experience within a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Advanced experience using Tier 1 ERP/MRP and decision-support systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable enterprise platforms.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, MRP, materials management, inventory control, capacity planning, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing production schedules, material requirements, work orders, inventory, and customer delivery commitments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret ERP/MRP data and translate planning information into operational decisions.
• Strong cross-functional communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective planning decisions in a changing manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis and reporting tools.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels.
• Health Insurance: Employee HMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
• Dental Insurance: Employee DHMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
• Vision Insurance: 100% paid by Targetti
• Life Insurance (paid by Targetti) with option to purchase additional coverage
• Additional Health Resources through United Healthcare (fees may apply)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with match
• Time Off Benefits
• Professional Development

 
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Candidates are required to undergo a background check. Targetti USA, Inc. reserves the right to verify all information provided by applicants and to conduct screenings in accordance with applicable laws. Additionally, candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL NOTE
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The role may evolve and include additional tasks as business needs change.