Production Planner

Production Planner Cooling the Cloud. Protecting the Planet Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.

We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.

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Reports ToSupply Chain Scheduling Manager Role Summary The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining feasible production schedules that balance customer demand, capacity, inventory targets, and operational constraints. This role acts as the central integrator between Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery, stable production flow, and optimal inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain master production schedules (MPS) aligned with demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory strategies

Translate sales forecasts and firm orders into executable production plans

Optimize schedules to balance capacity, labor, materials, and equipment constraints

Sequence production orders to minimize changeovers, downtime, and waste

Maintain planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock) in ERP/MRP systems

Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Procurement to align priorities and resolve conflicts

Participate in S&OP / IBP processes, providing schedule feasibility and capacity insights

Communicate schedule changes, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders

Inventory & Material Alignment Ensure production plans support inventory targets for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

Collaborate with purchasing to align production schedules with supplier lead times and constraints

Proactively identify material shortages or excess risks and recommend mitigation actions

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Track and analyze KPIs such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and capacity utilization

Identify root causes of schedule disruptions and drive corrective actions

Support lean, continuous improvement, and system optimization initiatives

Maintain accurate master data to ensure planning integrity

Key Metrics for Success Schedule adherence / plan attainment

Customer on-time-in-full (OTIF)
Inventory turns and excess/obsolete inventory

Capacity utilization

Forecast-to-plan alignment

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)3–7 years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or manufacturing supply chain

Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, JD Edwards, etc.)Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, scenario analysis)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Preferred Qualifications APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
Experience supporting S&OP / IBP processes

Experience in a multi-product, variable-demand manufacturing environment

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles

Critical Skills & Competencies Ability to balance competing priorities and make tradeoff decisions

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Attention to data accuracy and detail

Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments

Influential without direct authority

Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.

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