Production Planner II

What You’ll Do

• Lead execution of MRP processes and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing production priorities, material availability, and capacity constraints to meet delivery commitments.
• Analyze production demand, material supply, and manufacturing capacity to proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans that support on-time delivery (OTD) objectives.
• Assess and manage the production planning impacts of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring material availability, schedule alignment, and manufacturing readiness.
• Participate in cross-functional production readiness reviews and provide planning, material, inventory, and schedule assessments to support successful product launches and product changes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Clear-to-Build processes and production readiness metrics to improve manufacturing execution and planning effectiveness.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Configuration Management teams to resolve material shortages, schedule conflicts, and production constraints.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within production planning, inventory management, and ERP processes to increase efficiency, visibility, and data accuracy.
• Develop and maintain production planning reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses that provide actionable insights into schedule attainment, inventory performance, material availability, and production readiness.
• Extract, analyze, and reconcile ERP data to ensure accuracy of BOMs, MRP recommendations, inventory transactions, and work order statuses.
• Provide planning recommendations to management based on production trends, schedule performance, material risks, and business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, supply chain planning, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, inventory management, BOM structures, manufacturing workflows, and production control processes.
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and New Product Introductions (NPI) within a production environment.
• Proven ability to analyze capacity constraints, material shortages, and production risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functional teams.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, metrics, and planning tools to support operational decision-making.

Preferred

• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, including BOM management, MRP planning, inventory control, and work order management.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing planning best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day.
• Lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
• Operate standard office equipment.

Work Environment

• Standard office setting and manufacturing environment.
• May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment.
• Fast-paced work environment with cross-departmental collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

EEO Statement

• PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws.
• We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.