Material Planner/Scheduler II

Paligen Technologies, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Materials Planner/Scheduler II to develop and execute production and materials planning aligned with customer demand.

You will balance inventory, schedules, and on-time delivery while coordinating with suppliers, production, logistics, and engineering. The role emphasizes analyzing demand trends, monitoring supply risks, and driving efficiency across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Business.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with forecasting, inventory control and data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production setting.
• Must be a US Person.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule master production based on forecasts, orders, and capacity.
• Maintain MRP to ensure accurate demand signals and timely replenishment.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans for demand changes or constraints.
• Optimize inventory levels balancing cost and schedules.
• Reduce excess/obsolete inventory through proactive planning.
• Track inventory trends to improve accuracy and forecast stability.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure material availability and mitigate risks.
• Maintain lead times and safety stock.
• Identify and resolve supply shortages, delays, and quality issues.
• Work with production, engineering, quality, and logistics to support daily operations.
• Communicate schedule changes and demand fluctuations to internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain planning parameters in ERP/MRP and generate reports.
• Use data to monitor KPIs like forecast accuracy, OTIF, and inventory turns.
• Generate insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Data-driven decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/ related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint ERP

Job description

Material Planner/Scheduler II Job Summary

The Material Planner/Scheduler II is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production and materials planning that supports manufacturing operations and customer demand. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, accurate production schedules, on-time delivery, and strong coordination between suppliers, production, logistics, and engineering. The Planner analyzes demand trends, monitors supply risks, and drives operational efficiency across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & SchedulingExecute master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints.
• Maintain material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure accurate demand signals and timely replenishment.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on changes in demand, production issues, or supply constraints.
• Inventory ManagementOptimize inventory levels to balance manufacturing schedules, cost, and working-capital targets.
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through proactive planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Track and analyze inventory trends to improve accuracy and forecast stability.
• Supplier & Material CoordinationCollaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials and mitigate supply risks.
• Review, monitor, and maintain lead times and safety stock.
• Identify and resolve supply shortages, delays, and quality issues impacting production.
• Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with production, engineering, quality, and logistics to support daily operations.
• Communicate schedule changes, material shortages, and demand fluctuations to internal stakeholders.
• Provide planning support for continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Data & Systems ManagementMaintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, BOM accuracy) within ERP/MRP systems.
• Use data analysis tools to monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, and schedule adherence.
• Generate reports and insights to support operational decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory control, and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production setting.
• Must be a US Person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred QualificationsExperience with Deltek Costpoint ERP.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement processes.
• Background in demand planning or S&OP.
• Familiarity with supply risk analysis.

Other Requirements

• Other RequirementsTravel: ~10–15%Work Environment: Manufacturing and office environmentBackground Check / Drug Screen: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants PI286702772