Production Planner

Banner Engineering Career•Minneapolis, MN

83d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner will work with plant leadership to meet daily production requirements, track inventory, and support production needs and improvement goals. This role owns planning activities for assigned product lines or operational areas, supports production scheduling and material flow, and drives resolution of issues that impact delivery, inventory, and operational performance. This position reports to the Planning Manager and is expected in the office. According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as: Exempt

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of Production Planning Experience or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business or related field
Strong Excel and ERP system experience
Excellent analytical and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience utilizing Oracle

Responsibilities

Own backlog management, ATPs, fill rate, and inventory flow for assigned product lines or operational areas
Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals
Create, release, prioritize, and update work orders within the ERP system
Monitor production progress and revise schedules to support accurate completion dates and on-time delivery
Identify and communicate production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and material shortages, and drive timely resolution
Ensure availability of raw materials and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Partner cross-functionally with buyers, operations, warehouse, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and customer service teams to support production planning and operational execution
Track and respond to order status inquiries, including expedited requests and delivery timelines
Maintain and manage inventory accuracy, including prototype materials, inventory adjustments, and engineering change implementation (ECOs)
Use planning systems, reporting tools, and operational data to identify issues and support operational decision-making
Balance production demand, inventory constraints, and operational priorities to support customer delivery needs
Lead investigation and resolution of production, inventory, and material flow issues impacting operational performance
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve planning effectiveness and operational stability
Analyze key performance metrics including backlog, on-time delivery, throughput, schedule attainment, and inventory support to identify trends and drive improvements
Drive process improvements related to planning, scheduling, and inventory flow within assigned operational areas
Provide guidance and support related to planning processes, procedures, and operational expectations
Promote collaboration between planning, warehouse, manufacturing, and purchasing functions to improve workflow and resolve issues
Support operational change initiatives and help align cross-functional teams during implementation
Communicate operational priorities, schedule updates, risks, and recommendations clearly to plant leadership and business partners
Model integrity, accountability, and reliability in daily work
Follow safety, quality, and compliance requirements and support audit readiness
Perform other duties as assigned