Production Planning & Inventory Manager – APICS, MRP & Scheduling

Max Corporate Group•Boonton, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking a Production Planning Manager for a manufacturing company in Boonton, New Jersey. This on-site, full-time, direct-hire senior-level role oversees production planning and scheduling, materials planning, inventory control, and material availability. The manager aligns customer demand with manufacturing capacity across multiple locations, balancing customer requirements, capacity, material availability, and inventory levels. The role develops accurate production plans, ensures materials are available when needed, and optimizes work-in-process and finished-goods inventory. It coordinates closely with Production, Customer Service, and Inventory; leads planning meetings; and drives continuous improvement in planning accuracy, inventory levels, and supply-chain performance. The position also guides team members and supports compliance with ISO requirements and internal controls. The position is on-site in Boonton, New Jersey. Relocation assistance is not available. A five-panel drug test and background check are required after an offer, and the interview process includes at least one in-person interview. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and should indicate whether they will require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, inventory control, or supply-chain management in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on ERP/MRP experience supporting planning and inventory management.
Experience with production scheduling and capacity planning in relation to demand and material availability.
Inventory management experience across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, including cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reporting, and strong analytical skills.
At least one relevant certification, such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.
Ability to work on-site in Boonton, New Jersey, with a realistic commuting plan.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer; candidates should indicate whether they will require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

JD Edwards experience; comparable ERP experience such as SAP or NetSuite is also considered.
Previous supervisory or management experience.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Multi-site planning, S&OP, and inventory optimization experience.
Hyperion reporting, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma Green Belt.
Experience in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute production plans and schedules that meet customer requirements and manufacturing objectives.
Forecast production and material requirements using demand, historical information, inventory levels, and capacity.
Plan and control raw-material, work-in-process, and finished-goods inventory against established targets.
Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories, analyze discrepancies, and drive corrective actions.
Maintain accurate planning parameters, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing orders in the ERP/MRP system.
Coordinate production planning across multiple plants and locations.
Lead production planning and scheduling meetings, anticipating delays, capacity constraints, and material shortages.
Build planning reports and KPIs, including quarterly Hyperion reporting.
Coach and guide team members in planning and inventory activities.
Ensure compliance with ISO requirements and internal controls.