Production Planner- Manufacturing (SAP)

Coats • LaVergne, TN

12d

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing production activities to ensure on-time delivery, optimal inventory levels, and efficient use of resources. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, and Sales and relies heavily on SAP to manage demand, capacity, and production execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience using SAP, preferably SAP PP and MM modules in S/4Hana Public Cloud Edition
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, MRP demand planning and material flow
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in discrete or high-mix manufacturing environments
• Experience with MRP, demand planning, and inventory optimization
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, and available capacity
• Utilize SAP (PP/MM) to create, release, and manage production orders and work orders
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and components
• Analyze capacity constraints and adjust schedules to minimize downtime and bottlenecks
• Track production performance and revise plans as needed to meet delivery and inventory targets
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve production issues and changes
• Maintain accurate master data in SAP, including routings, BOMs, and lead times
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities clearly to production teams and leadership
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, inventory turns, and throughput

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level