Production Planner I

Corning•Winston-Salem, NC

9d•$63,000 - $86,625•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner I is responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing production activities to ensure the reliable delivery of products to our business partners. This role sits at the intersection of operations, supply chain, and materials management — and has direct impact on how efficiently our manufacturing runs day to day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
1-3 years of relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain
Working knowledge of SAP or another MRP/ERP system
Understanding of core supply chain principles: planning, forecasting, capacity management, and purchasing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in cables, fiber, or industrial manufacturing environments
Project management experience
Continuous improvement or Lean/Six Sigma background
Familiarity with inventory management practices
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent supply chain credential

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the master production schedule based on equipment, labor, and material availability; release production orders to operations and peg finished goods to customer sales orders.
Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system inputs, improve planning processes, and coordinate demand recognition for new products and plant-to-plant transfers.
Analyze plant capacity models and report capacity consumption across product lines to support production forecasting and resource planning.
Coordinate with production coordinators, team leaders, and plant procurement to align on short- and long-term production plan execution.
Track and report scheduling metrics and production plan performance to management; support Available to Promise (ATP) management and delivery commitment processes.