Manufacturing Production Planner

CyberCoders; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand and optimize capacity. You will coordinate materials, resources, and cross-functional teams to translate forecasts into executable plans while minimizing inventory and lead times.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of planning experience, with hands-on ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, or materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and scheduling tools.
• Strong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) and experience generating planning reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules that align with demand forecasts and business priorities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Engineering, and Production to ensure materials, tooling, and labor are available to meet scheduled runs.
• Manage master production schedule (MPS) and materials requirements planning (MRP) processes, including order releases, rescheduling, and backlog management.
• Monitor production progress and KPI performance (on-time delivery, throughput, yield, inventory turns), and take corrective actions to address variances.
• Resolve production conflicts and bottlenecks by prioritizing orders, reallocating capacity, and coordinating overtime or subcontracting when necessary.
• Communicate schedule changes and status updates to stakeholders, including daily production teams and senior management.
• Optimize inventory levels through safety stock analysis, lead-time reduction initiatives, and collaboration with procurement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to improve scheduling efficiency, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and generate regular reports and forecasts for management review.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Scheduling tools

Job description

Manufacturing Production Planner

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer demand, optimize capacity, and ensure on-time delivery. This role coordinates materials, resources, and cross-functional teams to translate demand forecasts into executable plans while minimizing inventory and lead times.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term production schedules that align with demand forecasts and business priorities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Engineering, and Production to ensure materials, tooling, and labor are available to meet scheduled runs.
• Manage master production schedule (MPS) and materials requirements planning (MRP) processes, including order releases, rescheduling, and backlog management.
• Monitor production progress and KPI performance (on-time delivery, throughput, yield, inventory turns), and take corrective actions to address variances.
• Resolve production conflicts and bottlenecks by prioritizing orders, reallocating capacity, and coordinating overtime or subcontracting when necessary.
• Communicate schedule changes and status updates to stakeholders, including daily production teams and senior management.
• Optimize inventory levels through safety stock analysis, lead-time reduction initiatives, and collaboration with procurement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to improve scheduling efficiency, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and generate regular reports and forecasts for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, or materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and scheduling tools.
• Strong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) and experience generating planning reports and forecasts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and sales teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and terminology; experience in make-to-stock, make-to-order, or assemble-to-order environments.
• Experience or knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and capacity planning is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the core skills: planner responsibilities, detailed scheduling, and practical manufacturing knowledge.