Planner / Expeditor

About the role

The Planner/Expediter is responsible for developing supply and production plans and ensuring their successful execution. This role balances demand, inventory, and capacity while proactively resolving material shortages, delays, and disruptions to maintain on-time delivery and operational continuity.

Work Model

Onsite
Fort Wayne, Indiana
M-F (8:00am-5:00pm)

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain production and/or supply plans based on demand forecasts and customer orders.
• Run MRP and manage planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, lot sizes).
• Align supply plans with capacity constraints (labor, equipment, materials).
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data to support both planning and execution.
• Communicate real-time status updates and risks to stakeholders.
• Follow up with suppliers, procurement, operations, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve disruptions quickly and escalate when necessary.
• Support S&OP and cross-functional planning alignment.
• Track open orders, material availability, and production progress against plan.
• Identify risks (supplier constraints, demand variability) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Expedite critical materials and adjust priorities to support production needs.
• Balance competing priorities (customer demand, inventory targets, capacity limits).
• Drive alignment on priorities and recovery plans during constraints.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (can shift from strategy to firefighting quickly).
• A high sense of urgency with excellent follow-up and accountability.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• A solid understanding of supply chain concepts (planning, inventory, logistics, production flow).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Success Metrics

• On-time delivery (OTD / OTIF)
• Plan adherence and schedule stability
• Inventory performance (turns, excess & obsolete)
• Reduction of line stoppages and material shortages
• Responsiveness to disruptions and recovery effectiveness

Benefits

• New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program