Production Planner

Element Solutions Inc•Logan Township, PA

7d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to support efficient manufacturing operations. The role manages production schedules, coordinates materials, and supports inventory accuracy while aligning production demands with customer requirements. The Production Planner works closely with production, purchasing, warehouse, and customer service teams to keep operations running smoothly. The position includes processing production work orders in the ERP system, running and analyzing MRP reports, prioritizing and communicating production schedules, planning intermediate feed items, and adjusting schedules in response to production progress and delivery expectations. It also involves processing work order issues and completions in JD Edwards, leading cycle counts, investigating inventory discrepancies, generating raw-material purchase orders, and monitoring inventory levels. The planner maintains accurate planning and inventory data, communicates schedule changes and material constraints, helps resolve operational challenges, and identifies opportunities to improve planning processes, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency. The role supports a safe, organized, customer-focused manufacturing environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of manufacturing operations and ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
Analytical thinking and ability to use production schedules, inventory levels, MRP data, and critical thinking to make informed decisions.
Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and inventory discrepancies.
High attention to detail and accuracy in planning, scheduling, work orders, and inventory management.
Clear communication and effective collaboration with production, purchasing, warehouse, and customer service teams.
Ability to adapt to changing customer demands, production requirements, and business priorities.
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and ability to take ownership and deliver on commitments.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Customer focus and motivation to support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience with JD Edwards (JDE).

Responsibilities

Manage and process production work orders in the ERP system.
Run MRP (Material Requirements Planning) reports and analyze material and production requirements.
Prioritize, release, and communicate production schedules to manufacturing teams.
Plan and order intermediate feed items needed to support production.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer delivery expectations.
Process work order issues and completions within JD Edwards (JDE).
Lead cycle count activities and investigate inventory discrepancies.
Collaborate with operations teams to prevent material shortages and reduce excess inventory.
Generate purchase orders for raw materials based on production requirements.
Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available to support production schedules.
Partner with production, purchasing, warehouse, and customer service teams to support operational goals.
Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and material constraints.
Assist in resolving planning, scheduling, and inventory challenges to maintain workflow efficiency.
Maintain accurate planning and inventory data within company systems.
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, inventory accuracy, and overall production efficiency.
Support a safe, organized, and customer-focused manufacturing environment.