Customer-Focused Production & Inventory Planner

Leslie's; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Team member discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

Leslie’s in Sauget, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to act as the customer’s representative, ensuring demands are met and the customer experience is optimized through precise planning and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will plan production from customer forecasts, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Sales to identify opportunities and deliver timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Production Planning and Inventory Control in manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with SAP and similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the customer’s representative to ensure that their demands are met with a focus on optimizing the customer experience.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account related matters.
• Plan production based on customer forecasts and manage inventory vs. production demands.
• Collaborate with QA, Sales, and other departments to deliver timely customer requests.

Job description

Leslie’s in Sauget, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to act as the customer’s representative, ensuring demands are met and the customer experience is optimized through precise planning and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will plan production from customer forecasts, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Sales to identify opportunities and deliver timely results.