Planner

Ametek, Inc.•Keene, NH

About The Position

The Planner develops and manages production and material plans that support customer demand, operational efficiency, and inventory objectives. The role connects Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement to help ensure materials, capacity, and resources are available when needed. The Planner analyzes demand, inventory levels, lead times, capacity constraints, and scheduling requirements to create and maintain achievable production plans. The role also proactively identifies and mitigates risks that could affect delivery performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in planning, production scheduling, materials management, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Experience with demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory optimization.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand, inventory requirements, and operational capacity.
Review sales orders, forecasts, and inventory levels to inform planning decisions.
Translate demand requirements into executable production plans.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to accommodate changing priorities.
Identify and communicate capacity, material, or schedule constraints.
Monitor inventory levels and support inventory optimization initiatives.
Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions to reduce excess, obsolescence, and shortages.
Maintain inventory levels that support customer demand and working capital objectives.
Support cycle count investigations and inventory accuracy improvement efforts.
Use ERP/MRP systems to generate, review, and maintain planning information.
Validate planning parameters, lead times, and inventory settings.
Maintain data integrity for planning, scheduling, and inventory transactions.
Analyze planning data and generate reports to support operational decision-making.
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and Sales to align priorities and delivery commitments.
Participate in planning and scheduling meetings to review demand, capacity, and material availability.
Coordinate resolution of material shortages and schedule conflicts.
Escalate risks and recommend solutions to minimize business impact.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, scheduling effectiveness, and inventory performance.
Support implementation of planning tools, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.
Develop and maintain planning metrics and KPIs.
Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.