Junior Production Planner

Assurant•Lewisville, TX

6d•$49,300 - $81,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Production Planner is responsible for controlling the production flow of wireless devices and the components used in their repair and refurbishment. This role coordinates material and labor resources to ensure timely production that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Junior Planner makes data-driven decisions regarding build priorities, timelines, and material requirements, while maintaining accurate inventory controls to support efficient, compliant, and cost ‑ effective operations. This is an onsite role in our Lewisville TX facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of equivalent work experience; alternatively, at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, repair, or remanufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and trend analysis; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Great Plains or similar ERP systems
Solid understanding of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) to drive time ‑ phased end ‑ item and component requirements
Ability to read and interpret Master Schedule data and translate it into detailed, executable production plans
Strong analytical and problem ‑ solving skills, with the ability to evaluate large data sets and anticipate operational challenges
Effective communicator and collaborative team player, able to work with supervisors, buyers, managers, and cross ‑ functional partners
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast ‑ paced, deadline ‑ driven environment
Results ‑ oriented mindset with a sense of urgency and positive, high ‑ energy approach to work
Experience working with MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing, repair, or remanufacturing setting
Knowledge of Bill of Material (BOM) structures as they relate to planning and production activities

Nice To Haves

APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards
Working knowledge of statistics, forecasting methods, and their financial and operational impacts
Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes or best practices
Prior exposure to high ‑ volume retail, distributor, or customer ‑ driven demand environments
Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and collaborate effectively across teams and levels
Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio or similar process ‑ mapping tools
Early leadership experience or demonstrated potential within materials or production planning functions

Responsibilities

Participate in onboarding, training, and development initiatives to build planning capability and support business objectives
Review production schedules, work orders, and staffing plans to determine material and labor requirements, adjusting plans to align with capacity and operational constraints
Plan and schedule daily and weekly repair production in alignment with the master schedule to meet output and service targets
Coordinate material availability (handsets and components) with stockroom and receiving teams to support uninterrupted production
Execute Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of components and repair materials
Coordinate with production supervisors to align production capacity with planned workloads
Provide accurate daily, weekly, and monthly production status updates against work orders and schedules, highlighting risks and recommended adjustments
Analyze demand trends and sales forecasts to support production planning commitments and timelines
Compile and maintain production, inventory, and material usage data to support reporting, forecasting, and decision-making
Maintain inventory health by supporting inventory turn targets and reducing Excess and Obsolete (E&O) materials
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and customers to expedite materials or production flow and resolve delays or issues
Perform additional duties as assigned to support planning and operational needs