Manufacturing Planner

About the role

Making informed decisions to manage production schedules, aligning with project managers, production, engineering, purchasing, and inventory teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity, and material availability.
• Plan and schedule material requirements to support production needs and customer delivery commitments.
• Cook up and expedite material flow between suppliers, warehouses, and production areas.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to address changes in demand, capacity constraints, or material shortages.
• Optimize inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Analyze MRP/ERP data to identify and resolve planning discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines.
• Drive process improvements in planning and scheduling to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Prepare and present planning metrics and reports to leadership.
• Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through efficient planning and resource utilization.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve workflow.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems (Epicor preferred).

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, production planning, or operations coordination preferred.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment required.
• ERP/MRP system experience preferred (Epicor experience strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with BOM structures, production workflows, and material planning.
• Electrical equipment manufacturing, industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace.

Pay

Competitive salary and performance bonus.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace.