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Production Planning Manager
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Boonton, Morris County, New Jersey, 07005, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Virtual Hire Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, materials planning, and inventory control for a fast-paced manufacturing operation. You’ll align customer demand with manufacturing capacity and material availability, coordinate across Production, Customer Service, and Inventory, and drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and inventory performance across multiple locations.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, maintain, and execute production plans and schedules that meet customer and manufacturing objectives
- Forecast production and material requirements based on demand, history, inventory levels, and capacity
- Manage raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to established targets
- Coordinate production planning and material forecasting across multiple plant locations
- Issue and maintain Manufacturing Orders, Bills of Materials, and routings
- Maintain accurate planning parameters in the ERP/MRP system
- Lead cycle counts and physical inventory, analyze discrepancies, and drive corrective actions
- Lead production planning meetings and flag delays, capacity constraints, and material shortages early
- Build planning reports and KPIs, including quarterly Hyperion reporting
- Reduce excess inventory while protecting customer service levels
- Coach and support planning and inventory staff
- Ensure processes comply with ISO requirements and company controls
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years in production planning, materials planning, inventory control, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of MRP, scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards a plus)
- Advanced Excel and strong reporting skills
- Sharp analytical skills and the ability to interpret production, inventory, and demand data
- Ability to juggle competing priorities with a strong sense of urgency
- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Supervisory or management experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Why You’ll Love It
- Own a high-visibility role at the center of production and customer commitments
- Influence planning across multiple manufacturing sites
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact efficiency and service
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