Manufacturing Planner - Whips

Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH

3d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Planner, you will coordinate and maintain production schedules while working closely with Strategic Project Managers (SPMs), Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Inventory teams. The role supports production and customer delivery commitments through production scheduling, material planning, inventory management, cross-functional coordination, and ongoing process improvement. It also includes maintaining planning data in ERP systems and preparing planning metrics and reports for leadership.

Requirements

Experience working within a manufacturing environment is required.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, production planning, or operations coordination.
ERP/MRP system experience; Epicor experience is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
Experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments.
Familiarity with BOM structures, production workflows, and material planning.
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain master production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity, and material availability.
Plan and schedule material requirements to support production needs and customer delivery commitments.
Coordinate and expedite material flow between suppliers, warehouses, and production areas.
Monitor and adjust schedules to address changes in demand, capacity constraints, or material shortages.
Optimize inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
Analyze MRP/ERP data to identify and resolve planning discrepancies.
Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Engineering teams to align priorities and timelines.
Drive planning and scheduling process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
Prepare and present planning metrics and reports to leadership.
Ensure operational alignment with the production plan and KPIs.
Support cost reduction initiatives through efficient planning and resource utilization.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve workflow.
Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems.