Sourcing Planner

ISCO Industries, Inc. • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Sourcing Planner coordinates production schedules, materials, and resources across multiple manufacturing facilities to support efficient operations and timely order completion. The role initially focuses on sourcing and material coordination as a foundation for learning the broader production planning function. It is suited to someone with experience in logistics, supply chain, operations coordination, or production planning who can stay organized, adapt to changing priorities, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, supply chain, production planning, manufacturing, or operations coordination.
• Experience managing schedules, coordinating resources, and handling multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing schedules and priorities.
• Detail-oriented, with strong time-management and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Willingness to learn technical processes and manufacturing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
• Experience with an ERP or order management system.
• Manufacturing or fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prioritize daily production across multiple facilities based on labor, material, and equipment availability.
• Communicate with plant managers and sales teams about production priorities, schedules, and completion dates.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to accommodate changing priorities, delays, and resource availability.
• Coordinate the movement of work orders, materials, and equipment between facilities to balance workloads.
• Create and maintain work orders and develop bills of material using CAD drawings; training is provided.
• Estimate production hours and communicate expected lead times.
• Monitor inventory levels and release work orders as needed.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and operational challenges.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed