Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity constraints.
• Adjust schedules in response to delays, equipment issues, or material shortages.
• Cook with department leads to ensure labor and equipment are aligned with schedule requirements.
• Review material requirements and ensure raw materials and components are available to meet production needs.
• Work with procurement to expedite or delay orders as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory data and participate in cycle counts when required.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitor production performance against schedule; identify bottlenecks and propose improvements.
• Track and report key metrics such as on-time delivery (OTD), capacity utilization, and schedule adherence.
• Aid in developing best practices for planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., QAD (highly desirable), SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Preferred: Experience as a production or supply planner in a manufacturing environment, specifically working with polymers, resins, and fillers within the electronics industry.