Manufacturing Planning Data Clerk

EPD Mission:

The mission of Electronic Power Design, Inc. is to craft quality electrical equipment for our clients and uphold a standard of excellence in the engineering, design, and manufacturing process. We strive to improve the quality of life of our employees by creating a work environment conducive to personal development, success, and fulfillment. We are driven by our vision of being the preferred manufacturer, electrical systems integrator, and worldwide service company by providing our clients with value-added solutions that power their lives.

Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD) is a leading manufacturer of UL-891 switchboards, motor control centers, generator controls, automation systems, and custom electrical power solutions. Our success depends on accurate planning, reliable data, and disciplined manufacturing processes that support production efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The Manufacturing Planning Department serves as the operational backbone of our production environment by ensuring schedules, work orders, Bills of Material (BOMs), routing structures, and ERP transactions are accurate and aligned with manufacturing requirements.

EPD is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Manufacturing Planning Data Clerk to support manufacturing operations through ERP data management, work order processing, routing maintenance, BOM validation, and transaction compliance.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing data entered into Global Shop Solutions (GSS) is accurate, standardized, and properly maintained. The role also supports transaction auditing, labor reporting validation, inventory issuing accuracy, and work order completion processes that directly impact production efficiency and shipment readiness.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, identifying discrepancies, improving processes, and supporting operational excellence through accurate system management.

• Create, maintain, and update routers, labor steps, operational sequences, and manufacturing routing structures within Global Shop Solutions (GSS).
• Review and validate Bills of Material (BOMs) for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain part masters, labor standards, routing logic, and manufacturing structures.
• Identify and correct ERP data discrepancies before they impact production operations.
• Support ongoing ERP standardization and data governance initiatives.

• Create and process fabrication and manufacturing work orders across multiple product lines.
• Support master schedule updates and work order rescheduling activities.
• Validate work order structures and ensure manufacturing requirements are accurately reflected.
• Assist planners and supervisors with scheduling updates and production readiness activities.
• Support engineering changes and manufacturing updates within ERP systems.

• Audit labor reporting, material issuing, assembly issuing, and work order transactions.
• Ensure labor, material, and assembly transactions are properly completed prior to shipment.
• Review completed work orders for transactional and financial accuracy.
• Identify open labor steps, incomplete transactions, and processing gaps requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Planning personnel to resolve discrepancies.

• Work closely with Engineering to resolve BOM discrepancies and routing issues.
• Support Manufacturing Planning workflows and production readiness initiatives.
• Communicate ERP-related issues, corrections, and process improvements to stakeholders.
• Assist with document control, wiretag support, engraving support, and planning administration as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on ERP accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Support ERP compliance initiatives that improve data accuracy and transaction quality.
• Assist with audits of planning data, routing structures, BOMs, and work order activity.
• Monitor trends and recurring issues impacting manufacturing performance.
• Recommend process improvements that improve planning accuracy and system reliability.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation supporting manufacturing operations.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or coursework in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering Technology, Business Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing planning, ERP administration, inventory control, document control, production coordination, or related functions.
• Experience with ERP systems;
  Global Shop Solutions (GSS) experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, Bills of Material (BOMs), routing structures, and work order processes.
• Advanced attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong analytical,…