Materials Planner

Regal Rexnord•Cleveland, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Regal Rexnord Cleveland, home of our Nook Brand is currently hiring a Materials Planner. This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret BOMs, routings, and manufacturing process flows
Positive “can do” attitude, professional demeanor, performance oriented, and strong customer focus
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Ability to follow and perform off of verbal instructions as well as read/write in English
Ability to read specifications, route sheets, blueprints, charts, test information and bills of material
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, ratios)
Ability to work with minimal supervision
The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.
Applicants who do not meet such requirements will not be eligible for the position.
Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders and material availability
Reviews and manages 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 (WIP) and adjust schedule to address bottlenecks, labor constraints, equipment downtime or 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 (NPI) 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
Other duties as assigned by management.