Production Planner Senior

Position OverviewThe Senior Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing production plans that support customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and business objectives. This role serves as a key link between Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing Operations to ensure the efficient flow of materials and timely completion of production schedules.The ideal candidate is a strategic planner with strong analytical skills, experience in complex manufacturing environments, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to improve delivery performance, inventory management, and operational efficiency.Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:30 AM - 4:00 PMResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain master production schedules to support customer demand and business requirements.Analyze customer orders, forecasts, capacity constraints, and material availability to create executable production plans.Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changes in demand, material shortages, engineering changes, or manufacturing constraints.Coordinate line setting and production sequencing to optimize throughput and resource utilization.Establish build priorities and communicate schedule changes to stakeholders.Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Materials teams to ensure material readiness and availability for production.Review shortages, supplier constraints, and inventory levels to minimize production disruptions.Evaluate capacity requirements and recommend adjustments to labor, equipment, and production resources.Support inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining service and delivery requirements.Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Program Management teams to resolve production challenges.Lead planning reviews and production readiness discussions for new programs, product launches, and engineering changes.Support resolution of scheduling conflicts, material issues, and operational bottlenecks.Provide planning support for special projects, customer escalations, and business-critical initiatives.Track and report key performance indicators including schedule attainment, on-time delivery, inventory levels, backlog, and capacity utilization.Analyze production trends and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and service performance.Develop reports and dashboards to communicate planning performance and risks to management.Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain planning accuracy and data integrity.Identify opportunities to improve production planning processes, systems, and workflows.Support implementation of lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.Develop standard work and planning best practices to improve consistency and execution.Participate in audits, process reviews, and business transformation projects.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree and at least 1 year of production control/planning and/or customer service experienceORMaster's degree and no experienceORAt least 3 years of production control/planning and/or customer service experienceAdditional RequirementsQualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)Desired SkillsDevelop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing plant capacity and resources.MRP/ERP Systems ExpertiseStrong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for order execution.Translate customer demand and sales forecasts into executable production plans.Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and planning tools to evaluate production performance, and schedule attainment.Investigate production disruptions and schedule variances to implement corrective actions.Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service teams.Experience applying process improvement methodologies to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling processes.Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.Ability to analyze demand forecasts and develop effective production plans.Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple functional areas.Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.Benefits and CompensationThis position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting .The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.Company OverviewAbout TRATONWith its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.About InternationalFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.