Planner II

Veralto Global•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$76,000 - $101,000

About The Position

The Planner II is responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support customer demand, inventory objectives, and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability, production readiness, and on-time delivery performance. The Planner II operates with a high degree of independence, balancing short-term execution with longer-term planning requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating supply and production risks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
Experience working in an ERP/MRP environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage changing business demands.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a lean environment.
Experience participating in SIOP or integrated business planning processes.
Knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, and capacity planning principles.
Experience with Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer demand and business objectives.
Analyze demand, inventory levels, capacity constraints, and material availability to optimize production plans.
Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to address shortages, expedite critical materials, and minimize disruptions.
Monitor key planning metrics including on-time delivery, inventory levels, backlog, and production attainment.
Collaborate with Manufacturing leadership to balance workload and production capacity across work centers.
Participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) activities and demand review processes.
Identify planning risks and recommend corrective actions to ensure continuity of supply and customer satisfaction.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and phase-in/phase-out activities.
Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data within ERP systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and planning analyses for management review.