Senior Planner
The Role
Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner is a key execution-focused role within the Supply Chain function at the Garden Grove multi-business site. In the framework of a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment (10,000+ SKUs, 360 headcount, $140M in revenue), the Senior Planner ensures production schedules are executed accurately and on time by translating the master production plan into day-to-day scheduling actions, maintaining ERP/MRP data integrity, and managing inventory availability across the value stream. Working closely with the Master Scheduler/Planner, Production Supervisors, Purchasing, and Quality, the Senior Planner supports the site's on-time delivery, lead time, and inventory objectives while serving as the functional owner of PE and QAD system accuracy. This role contributes to continuous improvement initiatives in production flow, capacity utilization, and cross-functional communication, in compliance with standard operating procedures and cGMP requirements.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a first-line resource for complex inquiries via phone and email, including detailed lead-time estimates, product availability, technical specifications, and real-time shipping updates
- Maintain a deep understanding of customer-specific requirements and operational nuances to tailor support and drive repeat business
- Manage billing discrepancies, chargebacks, and last-minute escalations, partnering with internal teams to provide swift, effective solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field, required
- APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma, PMP, preferred
- 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience, including production planning, inventory management, and capacity planning, required
- 3+ years demonstrated experience in a senior or lead planning role within a manufacturing environment, required
- 2+ years hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment (QAD preferred), required
- Experience with PE or similar MES systems, preferred
Pay
$81,500 to $126,500 per year, with eligibility for an annual bonus of 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) is $89,650 to $139,150.
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program