Production Planner III

Pelican•South Deerfield, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pelican Products is seeking a Production Planner III to lead complex production planning and scheduling activities. This role is crucial for supporting manufacturing performance, customer delivery, and operational efficiency. The company engineers high-performance protective solutions and is a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, and outdoor adventurers. Pelican has a global presence with multiple offices, manufacturing facilities, and custom case centers. The company culture emphasizes innovation, craftsmanship, and the belief that failure is not an option when the mission is critical. Employees at Pelican have a real-world impact and are part of a team that protects what matters most.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain analytics, material planning, or demand management within a manufacturing environment.
Advanced experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems is required.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, manufacturing operations, and capacity planning within MTS/MTO environments.
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze production and supply chain data.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong math and analytical skills related to production capacity and utilization planning.
Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting molding, assembly, or manufacturing operations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complex production planning and scheduling activities that directly support manufacturing performance, customer delivery, and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain production schedules based on the Master Schedule, demand plans, and MRP system requirements.
Forecast material and production requirements to support customer orders and forecast-driven demand.
Coordinate scheduling across molding and assembly operations to ensure production targets are achieved.
Adjust schedules based on production priorities, vendor deliveries, labor availability, and manufacturing capacity.
Partner closely with Rotational Molding, Injection Molding, and Assembly teams to optimize shop floor loading.
Analyze reports including backlog, stock status, OTD, capacity, and production performance using Excel and SAP.
Maintain and manage work order schedules, completions, and production transactions.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability aligns with production demand.
Review engineering plans and product specifications to determine material and resource requirements.
Provide regular communication and updates to Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Shipping, and leadership teams.
Support SI&OP activities and assist the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
Take a lead role in training and onboarding within the Production Planning department.
Serve as a backup resource for Supply Chain leadership when required.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Perform additional duties as assigned.