Materials Planner II

Regal Rexnord•Union Grove, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner II creates and maintains production schedules based on customer orders and material availability, manages inventory levels, coordinates component availability with procurement, and monitors work-in-process. The role adjusts schedules to address bottlenecks, labor constraints, equipment downtime, and engineering changes, while analyzing capacity and recommending changes to staffing, shifts, or machine utilization. The position works closely with manufacturing supervisors to communicate schedule changes and support daily production needs. It tracks schedule adherence, investigates delays and inefficiencies, supports new product introductions, and maintains planning data such as routings, lead times, and work-center capacities in the ERP system. The role also participates in continuous improvement initiatives and performs other duties as assigned. This is a fully onsite role based at the designated Regal Rexnord office. Most work takes place in a manufacturing production environment, including some areas that are not climate controlled. Personal protective equipment and safety precautions are required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders and material availability.
Review and manage 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 and adjust schedules to address bottlenecks, labor constraints, equipment downtime, and 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 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.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.