Hybrid Production Control Planner I

Sumitomo Electric Group; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a Production Control Planner I in Lexington, KY for a hybrid role combining in-office and off-site work.

You will join the PC Planning team to forecast demand, manage inventory and containers, and support efficient production and supply chain operations. The role requires 1–3 years in production planning or related fields, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certificate with 1–3 years in production planning or inventory control.
• Strong understanding of production planning and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform production planning as part of the PC Planning team.
• Forecast weekly/monthly demand, issue trials, manage inventory and containers.
• Assist with demand uploads and improve workflows.
• Maintain internal systems (EDI entries, design level changes).
• Oversee container scheduling and availability for uninterrupted shipments.
• Occasional evening meetings with overseas facilities to discuss production/forecasting.
• Perform other duties to support planning and business objectives.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Multilingual (asset)

Task prioritization

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate's degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

EDI systems

GPP DCN

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a Production Control Planner I in Lexington, KY for a hybrid role combining in-office and off-site work.

You will join the PC Planning team to forecast demand, manage inventory and containers, and support efficient production and supply chain operations. The role requires 1–3 years in production planning or related fields, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.