MPS Planner

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Sandusky (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (multiple plans)

Dental & Orthodontia

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Sick Time

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

College Saver Plan

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking an MPS Planner to lead master production scheduling and materials planning in a Sandusky, MI manufacturing environment. You will plan, release, and optimize material flow, coordinating with operations, procurement, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and inventory health.

The role offers exposure across manufacturing functions and opportunities to drive continuous improvement in planning and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or APICS certification or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of planning or purchasing in manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with MRP, JIT and Kanban methods.
• Lean manufacturing principles knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, release, and reschedule supply orders to align demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Manage customer order commitments, acknowledgments, delivery dates, and expedite requests.
• Own material planning activities for assigned products and components.
• Execute supply planning and procurement strategies to support production requirements.
• Maintain ERP master data and planning attributes.
• Coordinate return-to-vendor activities and supplier communication.
• Improve on-time delivery and inventory health through proactive planning.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing and scheduling teams to hit goals.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze planning metrics and inventory trends to improve performance.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA degree

APICS certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

ASCP

MRP

JIT

Kanban

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

MPS Planner/ Master Production Scheduling, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Planning, Inventory Management/ Onsite, Sandusky, MI

Our client is a global industrial manufacturing organization specializing in engineered products and advanced manufacturing solutions. Based out of Sandusky, MI, they are looking to hire an MPS Planner on a Full-Time basis.

If you're looking for an opportunity to directly impact production performance, customer satisfaction, and supply chain efficiency, this is the role for you. This position offers visibility across operations, procurement, manufacturing, and supplier management while providing opportunities to drive process improvements and inventory optimization. The ideal candidate is a proactive planner who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges, influencing operational decisions, and working in a collaborative manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within a stable, industry-leading organization.

Direct Hire (Permanent)

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

Required Skills & Experience

• BS/BA degree, APICS certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of Planning and/or Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MRP, JIT, and Kanban methodologies
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Experience supporting production planning and materials management
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and supplier partners

Desired Skills & Experience

• Oracle ERP experience
• Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) experience
• APICS certification
• Experience with inventory optimization and on-time delivery initiatives
• Knowledge of valves and industrial manufacturing processes
• Continuous improvement experience in manufacturing environments

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• Oracle ERP
• Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP)
• MRP
• JIT
• Kanban
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Planning
• Materials Planning

Daily Responsibilities

• Plan, release, and reschedule supply orders to align demand, capacity, and material availability
• Manage customer order commitments, order acknowledgments, delivery dates, and expedite requests
• Own material planning activities for assigned products and purchased components
• Execute supply planning and procurement strategies to support production requirements
• Maintain planning attributes and master data within ERP systems
• Coordinate return-to-vendor activities as needed
• Improve on-time delivery, inventory health, and lead-time performance through proactive planning
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve shortages and supply-chain disruptions
• Partner with procurement, manufacturing, scheduling, and operations teams to support production goals
• Support cost reduction, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze planning metrics and inventory trends to improve operational performance

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.