Multi-Site Production & Materials Planner

Neovia; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neovia Logistics Services (NLS) in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production & Materials Planner to coordinate material flow across a centralized kitting and warehouse operation, supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.

You will link Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Transportation, and Warehouse Operations to ensure material availability, on-time kit delivery, and production continuity, with responsibilities spanning planning, scheduling, and KPI reporting using ERP and MES tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 3+ years of Planning experience in production, materials, or supply chain.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Oracle ERP preferred; Apriso MES experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production and kitting schedules for three plants.
• Convert forecasts, customer demand, and production schedules into executable warehouse work plans.
• Prioritize and sequence kit builds based on manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure material availability through inventory and replenishment planning.
• Monitor inbound supplier shipments and coordinate expedites for shortages.
• Release and prioritize work orders for warehouse and kitting operations.
• Utilize ERP and MES software to manage schedules, inventory, and reporting.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Warehouse Operations teams.
• Analyze inventory levels, safety stock, and replenishment requirements.
• Communicate material shortages, risks, and recovery plans to leadership.
• Support S&OP, production meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop KPI reporting and dashboards using ERP, Excel, or Power BI.

Skills

Production planning

Materials planning

Supply chain planning

Manufacturing operations

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

Power Query

XLOOKUP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Apriso MES

Job description

Neovia Logistics Services (NLS) in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production & Materials Planner to coordinate material flow across a centralized kitting and warehouse operation, supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.

You will link Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Transportation, and Warehouse Operations to ensure material availability, on-time kit delivery, and production continuity, with responsibilities spanning planning, scheduling, and KPI reporting using ERP and MES tools.