Planner III

Wilcox Industries•Newington, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Planner III leads strategic production planning, advanced capacity analysis, and material coordination for complex product lines. The role drives cross-functional alignment, oversees nonconformance and rework workflows, and leads root-cause and continuous-improvement initiatives. As a senior planning expert, Planner III provides data-driven recommendations to leadership, maintains system and master-data accuracy, and mentors the planning team. The position requires a bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related discipline, or a minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or supply chain. Regular on-site attendance is necessary. Candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology before beginning work because Wilcox is a U.S. government defense contractor. Wilcox states that it is a Platinum Veteran-Friendly Employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans, transitioning and current service members, military spouses, and members of the Reserve Components. The company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment on protected grounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related discipline, or a minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or supply chain position.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong teamwork skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work on multiple issues simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Regular on-site attendance.
Legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

APICS or NAPM certification.
Familiarity with SAP B1 software.
Lean manufacturing knowledge, including familiarity with 5S, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping.
Advanced ERP/MRP knowledge, including planning parameters, master data, capacity modules, and system configuration.
Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to build dashboards, analyze KPIs, and present insights to management.

Responsibilities

Lead long-range production planning, balancing demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and business priorities; develop strategies that support growth, cost reduction, and operational stability.
Forecast material requirements, analyze usage trends, identify supply risks, and collaborate with purchasing to improve supplier performance and reduce shortages.
Ensure the accuracy of bills of materials, routings, planning parameters, and item attributes; partner with engineering and IT to improve data integrity and system performance.
Oversee work orders from creation through release, prioritization, and closure, ensuring accurate BOMs, routings, and labor reporting and resolving discrepancies with engineering and production.
Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and help prevent overstock.
Use ERP/MRP systems to analyze capacity, lead times, and production performance; maintain planning dashboards, analyze KPIs, identify bottlenecks, recommend process improvements, and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
Lead planning-related meetings and align production, engineering, quality, logistics, and supply chain teams while influencing senior-level decisions.
Lead or influence root-cause investigations into schedule delays, material shortages, and capacity conflicts; drive corrective actions and escalate risks with recommended solutions.
Oversee planning and coordination of internal and external rework, including creating, scheduling, and tracking rework work orders; partner with quality, engineering, suppliers, and production to resolve nonconformances, minimize schedule disruption, and ensure timely closure and accurate documentation.
Troubleshoot delays, material shortages, and schedule conflicts.
Use advanced ERP/MRP planning tools, maintain system accuracy, and support system improvements or configuration changes.
Mentor Planner I and II staff, train employees on planning tools and processes, and support team development and succession planning.
Prepare and present planning metrics, capacity analyses, and risk summaries to management and leadership as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.