Associate Production Planner

ICP Group; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

401(k) employer plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Values-driven culture

Job summary

ICP Group in Andover, MA seeks an Associate Production Planner to support manufacturing operations. You will help coordinate production schedules, monitor materials, and collaborate with plant teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate or a manufacturing professional transitioning into planning. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is valuable, with potential growth in BOMs, lead times, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, inventory control, supply chain, operations, or related environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience with Syspro is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of MRP, production planning, inventory management, or supply chain concepts is a plus.
• Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a manufacturing and supply chain organization.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on demand, materials, labor, and capacity.
• Monitor production activities and adjust schedules to changes in priorities or constraints.
• Track production progress and support on-time completion of manufacturing orders.
• Support forecasting and planning activities by providing production and inventory information.
• Work with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure raw materials are available.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Maintain planning data in ERP, including BOMs, lead times, and production information.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and production efficiency.
• Assist with managing manufacturing and intercompany production orders.
• Track order status and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and maintain planning metrics such as schedule attainment, inventory levels, and production performance.
• Use Excel and other tools to analyze data and support decision-making.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics, and Finance to support goals.
• Communicate scheduling changes, material shortages, and priorities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Syspro

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Production Planner to support our manufacturing operations in Andover, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate interested in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing, or for an experienced manufacturing professional looking to transition into a planning role.

In this role, you will help coordinate production schedules, monitor materials, and work closely with plant teams to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time. You will gain valuable exposure to production planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, and ERP systems while developing skills critical to a career in manufacturing and operations.

This role is based in Andover, MA

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand, available materials, labor, and equipment capacity.
• Monitor production activities and help adjust schedules to address changes in priorities, delays, or resource constraints.
• Track production progress and collaborate with operations teams to support on-time completion of manufacturing orders.
• Support forecasting and planning activities by providing production and inventory information.

Material & Inventory Coordination

• Work with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to help ensure raw materials are available when needed for production.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP systems, including bills of materials (BOMs), lead times, and production information.
• Help identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and production efficiency.

Order Management & Reporting

• Assist with managing manufacturing and intercompany production orders.
• Track order status and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and maintain planning metrics such as schedule attainment, inventory levels, and production performance.
• Use Excel and other tools to analyze data and support decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics, and Finance teams to support production goals.
• Communicate scheduling changes, material shortages, and production priorities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and customer service.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, inventory control, supply chain, operations, or related environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with data and solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience with Syspro is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of MRP, production planning, inventory management, or supply chain concepts is a plus.
• Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a manufacturing and supply chain organization.

Our compensation is more than a paycheck; it’s an investment in your future. Along with a competitive pay range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial well-being, and personal health.

• Compensation: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 a year. Actual pay is dependent on candidates’ overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligible
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• 401K Employer contribution plan, with eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Trust and Execution

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.