PRODUCTION PLANNER at Lighting Manufacturer

Targetti USA, Inc.•Costa Mesa, CA

20d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Targetti USA is a leading provider of high-quality architectural lighting solutions, offering Italian design and innovation tailored for the North American market. We are passionate about design, committed to service excellence, and driven by collaboration and creativity. As a growing company, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us and help shape inspiring spaces through light. The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align customer demand, material availability, and production capacity to ensure on-time delivery. This role partners with production, warehouse, inventory, and sales teams to coordinate work orders, maintain accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs), monitor material availability, and support efficient production operations through effective planning and ERP/MRP data management. This is a full-time, on-site position. Candidates must be able to commute to and work from our Costa Mesa, CA office Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, operations, or a related role.
Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment preferred.
Demonstrated experience using ERP/MRP planning systems (SAP preferred) to create and maintain production schedules, manage capacity, review material requirements, release work orders, and support customer delivery commitments.
Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), capacity planning, inventory planning, and production control principles within a manufacturing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Ability to analyze production schedules, material requirements, inventory levels, and production capacity to support on-time delivery.
Ability to interpret Bills of Material (BOMs), production routings, and manufacturing documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across production, warehouse, inventory, sales, and operations teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adapting to changing business needs.
Candidates are required to undergo a background check.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred. Candidates who have obtained, are currently pursuing, or are willing to pursue certification will be given favorable consideration.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules within the ERP/MRP planning system, balancing customer demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and delivery commitments.
Review system-generated planning recommendations and take appropriate action to support production flow and on-time delivery performance.
Prioritize production orders to meet customer delivery commitments.
Coordinate with production teams to ensure work is completed according to schedule.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities or material constraints.
Identify production bottlenecks and recommend schedule adjustments to maintain workflow and on-time delivery.
Calculate production, quality inspection, and packing timelines to establish accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs).
Review ERP/MRP material requirements and inventory availability to ensure components are available to support scheduled production.
Develop contingency plans for production delays, including changes in supplier lead times or material availability.
Maintain accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs) within the ERP/MRP system by monitoring material availability, production capacity, and schedule adherence.
Communicate ESD updates and schedule changes to Sales, Customer Service, and other internal stakeholders.
Monitor, release, and manage production work orders within the ERP/MRP system to ensure accurate scheduling, timely processing, and delivery performance.
Maintain planning system integrity by ensuring work order, routing, and scheduling information is accurate and up to date.
Release and track sample orders to support customer and sales requirements.
Correct or reopen improperly closed work orders as needed to maintain system accuracy.
Ensure work orders are prioritized appropriately to support production goals and customer commitments.
Utilize ERP/MRP planning outputs to identify material shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks that may impact production schedules or customer commitments.
Collaborate with purchasing and inventory teams to resolve system-generated material exceptions and maintain schedule continuity.
Support efficient material flow to minimize production interruptions.
Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy by identifying planning or material issues affecting production.
Maintain and optimize ERP/MRP planning parameters, including lead times, planning policies, safety stock levels, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Generate and analyze ERP/MRP planning reports to evaluate capacity utilization, schedule attainment, inventory performance, and delivery metrics.
Monitor production schedules, work order status, inventory levels, and planning metrics to support on-time delivery.
Analyze production and inventory data to identify trends and improve planning accuracy.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, production flow, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform additional tasks as needed to support purchasing, logistics, and production workflows.

Benefits

Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Health Insurance: Employee HMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
Dental Insurance: Employee DHMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
Vision Insurance: 100% paid by Targetti
Life Insurance (paid by Targetti) with option to purchase additional coverage
Additional Health Resources through United Healthcare (fees may apply)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare and dependent care expenses
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with match
Time Off Benefits
Professional Development