Master Planner - Stock Manufacturing

EIS, Inc.; Canton (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS Legacy in Canton, GA is seeking a Production Planner to optimize stock programs, schedule production, and coordinate with manufacturing teams. The role emphasizes capacity planning, material availability, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, generating reports with Excel/Tableau, and collaborating with project managers to meet priority timelines. Strong math, communication, and mechanical aptitude are required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong capacity planning and resource balancing.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting to support planning decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and project managers.
• Solid mathematical ability and practical understanding of unit conversions.

Responsibilities

• Perform capacity planning by analyzing resource availability, equipment utilization, and labor constraints.
• Adjust plans to align with shop floor capabilities and workload balance.
• Create, process, and close stock production jobs and track costs.
• Monitor schedules, manage stock levels, and mitigate delays to meet timelines.

Skills

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Project coordination

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Inventory management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Epicor

Smartsheet

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)

• Perform capacity planning by analyzing resource availability, equipment utilization, and labor constraints to ensure production schedules are realistic and achievable.
• Adjust plans proactively to align with shop floor capabilities and workload balance.
• Responsible for the creation, processing, and closing of all stock production jobs.
• Ensure cost (material + labor) is properly accounted for on all stock jobs.
• Collaborate with project managers, department heads, and stakeholders to understand production requirements and priority timelines.
• Create and execute priority plans for component-level production.
• Communicate with engineering regarding machining times and material yield issues.
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for key product groups and components, including PPG, Steris, Oil & Gas, Frac Balls, and Elements.
• Communicate stock levels, replenishment timelines, and shipping schedules with production and customer service teams.
• Coordinate the acquisition of finished goods labels from designated Customer Service contacts.
• Work with Materials Management to ensure adequate raw material availability for all stock programs.
• Monitor production schedule adherence, identify deviations, and take corrective action to minimize delays.
• Identify and mitigate risks, conflicts, and issues that may impact stock production timelines.
• Train and mentor team members on planning systems and schedule adherence best practices.
• Leverage project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Epicor, Smartsheet) to build, monitor, and adjust production plans.
• Utilize data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) to generate reports, monitor performance, and support planning decisions.
• Manage multiple concurrent stock programs while ensuring alignment with inventory strategies and customer requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of planning records and updates to support real-time production readiness.
• Provide planning guidance to cross-functional stakeholders to reinforce schedule adherence and optimize throughput.
• Language skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to convey job instructions and technical information clearly.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical computations; ability to convert metric units correctly and apply the conversions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EIS Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Founded in 1946, Electrical Insulation Suppliers was established in Atlanta, GA, as a small, family-owned business serving local motor repair shops. EIS has grown to be North America's leading specialty distributor, converter, and fabricator of electrical process materials and related parts serving transformer, electric motor, and other electrical equipment manufacturers and their aftermarket, along with electronic, alternative energy, and eMobility markets. As we've grown to serve a broader audience, EIS has adopted new meaning behind our name: Engineered & Industrial Solutions. We have over 900 dedicated employees across our business, including many technical experts on thermal management, electrical insulating, conductive and other key process materials to solve the toughest challenges facing the electrical and electronic industries today. Our broad product portfolio, custom engineered fabrication solutions, supply chain services and deep supplier relationships are the foundation that makes us a vital partner in the manufacturing and supply chain processes of our customers.