Production Planner
Job in
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listed on 2026-09-15
Listing for:
The Richmond Group USA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Inventory Control & Analysis, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Production Planner | Advanced Materials Manufacturing
We are seeking a Production Planner to join an established advanced materials manufacturer producing highly engineered optical films used across a variety of technical applications.
This is a hands‑on planning role for someone who understands how to balance customer demand, production capacity, material availability, inventory, and changing manufacturing priorities
.
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and on‑time delivery requirements.
- Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and support MRP planning.
- Plan raw material requirements and manage inventory using safety stock, reorder points, Kanban, and other planning methods using lean methods
- Create and manage purchase orders supporting production and inventory needs.
- Monitor daily manufacturing performance and adjust schedules around equipment downtime, expedited orders, engineering trials, and shifting priorities.
- Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve shortages and keep production moving.
- Maintain accurate planning and inventory information within the ERP system and investigate inventory discrepancies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, Materials Management, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of production planning, scheduling, materials, or supply chain experience within manufacturing.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, inventory management, and purchasing
. - Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to react quickly when production priorities change without losing sight of longer‑term requirements.
- Experience with Net Suite, Lean/Six Sigma, APICS/ISM certification, or advanced planning tools is a plus.
This is a good opportunity for a planner who enjoys being close to manufacturing operations
, solving problems across functions, and improving the systems and processes behind production performance.
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