Materials & Capacity Planning Specialist

Torrey Holistics; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Hammond, IN, is seeking a Production Planner to convert demand signals into actionable schedules. You'll partner across production, purchasing, maintenance, and customer service to keep materials and capacity aligned with customer demand.

The role requires 1-3+ years in manufacturing planning, proficiency with ERP/MRP (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, JD Edwards, Infor, IFS), and advanced Excel. Strong organization and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in manufacturing, touching production planning/scheduling, materials, production control, or supply chain.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, JD Edwards, Infor, IFS, or comparable systems.
• Advanced Excel capabilities (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and comfort with data analysis.
• Exceptional organization, analytical rigor, and clear, concise communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain daily and weekly production schedules grounded in customer demand and available capacity.
• Partner with production, purchasing, maintenance, and customer service so materials and resources are ready on time.
• Track plan vs. actual and re-sequence work to handle downtime, shortages, or priority shifts.
• Own ERP/MRP data integrity—work orders, BOMs, inventory transactions, and production records.
• Evaluate performance through metrics, inventory positions, and capacity data to surface efficiency opportunities.
• Produce decision-ready Excel reports for planning and shop-floor leadership.
• Participate in daily production meetings to align stakeholders and remove roadblocks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Oracle

JD Edwards

Infor

IFS

Excel

Job description

Is this you?
Do you enjoy converting demand signals into a crisp build plan?
Are you skilled at matching materials and machine time so production never misses a beat?
Do you live comfortably inside ERP/MRP tools like SAP, Epicor, Oracle, JD Edwards, Infor, or IFS?
Is Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) your go-to for insights and reporting?

What you'll do

• Build and maintain daily and weekly production schedules grounded in customer demand and available capacity.
• Partner with production, purchasing, maintenance, and customer service so materials and resources are ready on time.
• Track plan vs. actual and re-sequence work to handle downtime, shortages, or priority shifts.
• Own ERP/MRP data integrity-work orders, BOMs, inventory transactions, and production records.
• Evaluate performance through metrics, inventory positions, and capacity data to surface efficiency opportunities.
• Produce decision-ready Excel reports for planning and shop-floor leadership.
• Participate in daily production meetings to align stakeholders and remove roadblocks.

What you need to succeed

• 1-3+ years of experience in manufacturing, touching production planning/scheduling, materials, production control, or supply chain.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, JD Edwards, Infor, IFS, or comparable systems.
• Advanced Excel capabilities (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and comfort with data analysis.
• Exceptional organization, analytical rigor, and clear, concise communication.
• Strong preference for experience supporting production schedules, material planning, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.