Associate Production Planner: Scheduling & BOM

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Stafford, VA is seeking an Associate Production Planner to support scheduling aligned with demand and production goals.

You will develop schedules, monitor orders, manage BOMs and routing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize disruptions. On-site role with about 10% travel; requires a Bachelor's in related field and 0–2 years experience; proficiency in Excel and familiarity with MRP concepts.

Qualifications

• Familiar with production planning concepts and inventory management.
• Experience with Excel pivot tables, lookups, and formulas for data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, orders, inventory, and capacity.
• Monitor work orders and progress.
• Review material shortages and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize disruptions.
• Update BOMs, routing information, and planning parameters as required.
• Track work order status, schedule attainment, and material consumption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling issues.
• Generate reports on production, inventory, and planning for decision-making.
• Adhere to company procedures, planning processes, and standards.
• Perform other duties to support manufacturing needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Stafford, VA is seeking an Associate Production Planner to support scheduling aligned with demand and production goals.

You will develop schedules, monitor orders, manage BOMs and routing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize disruptions. On-site role with about 10% travel; requires a Bachelor's in related field and 0–2 years experience; proficiency in Excel and familiarity with MRP concepts.