Production Planner

Emerson•Aiken, SC

13d

About The Position

The MPS/MRP Planner develops, maintains, analyzes, and executes the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process. The role aligns production schedules with customer demand, sales forecasts, inventory objectives, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. It calls for an experienced, self-directed professional who can identify and resolve planning issues, anticipate material and capacity constraints, coordinate across functions, and support production flow and customer delivery commitments with limited supervision. The planner works with purchasing, production, inventory control, and customer service to address shortages and scheduling conflicts. The role also tracks operational measures, maintains planning data and documentation, drives continuous improvement, and follows company policies and safety requirements. Emerson describes a culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, innovation, employee development, and wellbeing. Benefits mentioned include medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Requirements

At least seven years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, MRP, or supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment; or a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated expertise in MPS, MRP, and production planning in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience analyzing large data sets and developing meaningful reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments and clearly communicate complex planning issues.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and manage responsibilities with limited supervision.
Strong understanding of production processes, manufacturing lead times, bills of material, routings, inventory control, supplier lead times, and capacity planning.
Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including identifying trends, assessing risks, determining root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing conditions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Commitment to teamwork, workplace safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule to align demand, forecasts, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.
Analyze MRP messages, exception reports, demand changes, and supply constraints; determine and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data, including schedules, planned orders, lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, and other planning parameters.
Monitor material availability and production readiness, address shortages, and coordinate with purchasing, production, inventory control, and customer service to resolve conflicts and support on-time delivery.
Track schedule attainment, customer service, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and schedule adherence; identify recurring root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, schedule stability, material availability, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.
Prioritize daily responsibilities independently, manage competing demands, and complete assignments with minimal direction.
Escalate significant risks and issues to leadership with analysis, recommended solutions, and potential impacts.
Maintain planning records, reports, and documentation for operational reviews and decision-making.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements; stop work when unsafe conditions exist or continuing could create a safety risk.
Perform other related duties as assigned.