Production Planner

We're looking for a data-driven Production Planner to optimize production schedules, balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity, and keep operations running smoothly.

In this role, you'll use ERP/MRP systems, analytics, and AI-powered tools to manage production plans, identify risks, improve inventory performance, and support on-time delivery. You'll partner closely with manufacturing, procurement, sales, engineering, and supply chain teams to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.

• Develop and manage production schedules that balance demand, inventory, capacity, and service levels.
• Review MRP outputs and production plans to identify material, labor, capacity, and inventory risks.
• Optimize planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, and lot sizes.
• Use data, reporting, and AI tools to improve planning decisions and operational performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supply and production challenges.
• Monitor schedule execution, communicate risks, and support recovery plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy and inventory health.

• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, supply planning, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with changing demand and capacity constraints.
• APICS/ASCM, Lean, Six Sigma, or AI/analytics experience is a plus.