Contract Production Planner for Global Manufacturing

W.O.M. World of Medicine GmbH; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta is seeking a Production Planner for a temporary contract through March 2027. You will develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity, coordinating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials, and Customer Service.

This role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery, identifying risks, and keeping ERP/MRP data accurate. The position offers exposure to a transfer project and business-continuity support across the site.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing business needs.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory targets, and available capacity.
• Release, monitor, and update manufacturing work orders.
• Identify schedule risks, capacity constraints, and material shortages that may impact production.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing leaders to establish and communicate production priorities.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Materials personnel to ensure material availability.
• Track schedule adherence and support actions to recover missed production plans.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule changes to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain / Operations / Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

APICS/ASCM certification

Job description

Novanta is seeking a Production Planner for a temporary contract through March 2027. You will develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity, coordinating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials, and Customer Service.

This role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery, identifying risks, and keeping ERP/MRP data accurate. The position offers exposure to a transfer project and business-continuity support across the site.