Production Planner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 1- 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, bills of material (BOMs), and inventory transactions.
• Experience or exposure to ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules under the guidance of senior planning team members.
• Create, release, and track work orders within the ERP system to support production requirements.
• Update and maintain work order status information, including work-in-process (WIP), rework activity, and MRB transactions.
• Review system-generated planning recommendations such as schedule changes, order rescheduling, cancellations, and demand updates.
• Help identify material shortages and partner with Purchasing and Operations to support timely resolution.
• Monitor production schedule performance and communicate potential risks that may impact delivery commitments.
• Learn and apply capacity planning concepts to help balance workloads across production areas.
• Support inventory management activities, including monitoring excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen planning processes and scheduling accuracy.
• Develop proficiency with ERP systems and planning tools to build toward independent scheduling responsibility.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build skills
• Hands-on experience with production planning and ERP systems
• Work alongside experienced team members who support professional growth
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• Develop knowledge and experience needed for future career advancement