Operations Planner

Stored Energy Systems; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym 24/7 access

EV charging

Breakfast and Lunch Café

After hours Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Employee referral program

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems is seeking an Operations Planner in Longmont, CO to ensure smooth production flow, accurate scheduling and timely order fulfillment. You will bridge production, materials, scheduling and shipping, identifying bottlenecks and communicating effectively to maintain operational excellence.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning or related fields, strong Excel and ERP experience, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Excel including lookup functions and PivotTables.
• Strong communication across production, materials, scheduling and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production to plan output and review build schedules.
• Run ERP reports to identify shortages and flag actions to procurement.
• Monitor on-time delivery and investigate root causes of delays.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Excel (PivotTables)

Cross-functional communication

Scheduling/planning

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SyteLine ERP

Job description

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Operations Planner

Longmont, CO, US

Salary Range: $27.00 To $36.00 Annually

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com .

As an Operations Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth production flow, accurate scheduling, and timely order fulfillment. You will act as the bridge between production, materials, scheduling, and shipping teams, identifying bottlenecks and communicating effectively to maintain operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Production Team to plan output and review build schedules.
• Support production scheduling for secondary manufacturing sites as needed.
• Run SyteLine (ERP) system reports across all product lines to identify part shortages and flag exception messages to procurement for immediate action to ensure priorities are met and production downtime is minimized.
• Partner closely with Procurement to communicate and expedite material shortages identified through ERP reporting and manual review.
• Attend daily Tier 2 production meetings with Leads and Supervisors.
• Collect daily/weekly data from production line boards and compile into a central reporting system.
• Communicate issues from the production line to materials and planning teams.
• Assist scheduling with tracking on-time delivery (OTD) performance and investigating root causes of delayed sales orders, providing updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct Clear to Build and Critical BOM Path reviews to ensure there are no material shortages before the production line gets to a build.
• Evaluate and update Planning BOMs (Bills of Materials) on a monthly basis, using demand and performance reports to true up forecasted material usage, in coordination with the Scheduler, who updates Planning BOM’s within SyteLine.
• Generate and distribute planning reports for Buyers and Production to support daily execution.
• Assist with KPI data collection and presentation.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or a related function, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, PivotTables, and similar data analysis functionality.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods.
• Experience using AI tools.

Location:Longmont, CO

Schedule:Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm

Base Compensation: $27 - $36 is the projected hourly wage for this role and will be determined on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.

Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Closing Date: October 15. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: "Innovative", "Respectful", "Inviting", "Flexible", "Collaborative", and "Growth Driven".Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.