Production Planner

Salcomp Manufacturing USA • Arlington, TX

20d

About The Position

The Production Planner develops and maintains production schedules to support efficient manufacturing operations and timely customer deliveries. The role coordinates production capacity, material availability, and inventory requirements to minimize disruptions, optimize resources, and support operational efficiency.

The planner works with procurement, warehouse, production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to monitor production progress, resolve operational challenges, and meet delivery commitments. The position also maintains planning records in ERP/MRP systems, analyzes production and inventory data, prepares reports, monitors KPIs, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning or material planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or high-volume production.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor production progress, identify scheduling conflicts, and coordinate adjustments to meet delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to address material shortages and supplier lead times.
• Analyze production data, inventory trends, and capacity utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate planning records, schedules, and material requirements within ERP/MRP systems.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Prepare production reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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