Production Planner 2

Philips • Plymouth, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner 2 owns the site's rough-cut capacity plan, Master Production Schedule (MPS), and Detailed Production Schedule (DPS). The role balances customer demand, capacity, and material availability to keep commitments on track; releases production schedules to the shop floor; creates production orders in SAP; and uses Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure materials are ready when needed.

The planner resolves production-order and material issues, working with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to find practical solutions. The role tracks schedule adherence, inventory, and backlog, uses data to identify risks and recommend actions, manages the current portfolio and New Product Introductions (NPIs), and contributes to process improvements. This is an onsite role in Minnesota, requiring residence in or within commuting distance of MN.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with Vocational Education.
• Bachelor's degree or Vocational Education in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Must be able to successfully perform the minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• US work authorization is required; candidates who require work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of Minnesota.

Nice To Haves

• CPIM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the site's rough-cut capacity plan, Master Production Schedule (MPS), and Detailed Production Schedule (DPS).
• Balance customer demand, capacity, and material availability to keep commitments on track.
• Release production schedules to the shop floor and create production orders in SAP.
• Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure materials are ready when needed.
• Resolve production-order and material issues using negotiation skills and technical know-how.
• Work with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to find practical solutions.
• Track schedule adherence, inventory, and backlog; use data to identify risks early and recommend actions.
• Manage the current portfolio and New Product Introductions (NPIs).
• Help drive process improvements.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) with up to 7% match.
• HSA with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Other benefits through the Philips Total Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level