Manufacturing Planner

Our client, a well-established advanced manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Planner (on days) to support the smooth and efficient flow of materials, production schedules, and outsourced services across a multi-shift operation. This role blends strategic purchasing with hands-on production planning to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to specification.

The ideal candidate enjoys balancing supplier management, data accuracy, and schedule coordination while playing a central role in keeping the entire production process running seamlessly.

Manufacturing and Production Planning

• Create manufacturing/production work orders and release them to the shop floor with accurate routing, quantities, and scheduling details.
• Schedule work orders in the ERP system to meet sales order due dates and support on-time delivery performance.
• Coordinate nesting priorities with programming teams to optimize material utilization and workflow.
• Monitor material readiness and ensure all required inputs reach manufacturing/production on schedule, supporting lean manufacturing practices.
• Provide up-to-date manufacturing/production schedules during daily and weekly meetings with operations leadership.

Purchasing and Supplier Coordination

• Issue and manage purchase orders generated through MRP, ensuring delivery dates, quantities, and specifications are accurate.
• Maintain clean and reliable ERP data for purchasing and scheduling activities.
• Align incoming materials and outsourced services with manufacturing/production timelines to avoid delays and bottlenecks.
• Work with suppliers to address late deliveries, shortages, or quality concerns that could affect manufacturing output or customer commitments.
• Support the Supply Chain Manager with analysis of usage trends, lead time changes, alternate supplier options, and shifting market conditions.
• Prepare monthly inventory reports and assist with managing excess or obsolete stock.
• Maintain component inventory levels using MIN MAX principles and demand run rate analysis.
• Participate in new supplier assessments with Quality and Engineering teams as part of the vendor approval process.