Flexible Hours Production Planner: Schedule & Inventory

Banner Engineering; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Student Loan 401(k) match program

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with company contribution

Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Banner Engineering is seeking a Production Planner to partner with plant leadership, manage backlog and inventory flow, and develop schedules across product lines. The role reports to the Planning Manager and requires hands-on ERP usage and cross-functional collaboration.

You will drive continuous improvement in planning processes, balance demand with materials, and support on-time delivery while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Production Planning Experience or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business or related field.
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience; Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own backlog management, ATPs, fill rate, and inventory flow for assigned product lines or operational areas.
• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and goals.
• Create, release, prioritize, and update work orders within the ERP system.
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules to support on-time delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and material shortages, driving timely resolution.
• Partner with buyers, operations, warehouse, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and customer service teams.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Production planning

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Banner Engineering is seeking a Production Planner to partner with plant leadership, manage backlog and inventory flow, and develop schedules across product lines. The role reports to the Planning Manager and requires hands-on ERP usage and cross-functional collaboration.

You will drive continuous improvement in planning processes, balance demand with materials, and support on-time delivery while adhering to safety and quality standards.