Operations Planner in Longmont

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

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) in Longmont, CO, is seeking an Operations Planner to ensure smooth production flow, accurate scheduling, and on-time order fulfillment. You will bridge production, materials, scheduling, and shipping, identifying bottlenecks and communicating with teams to maintain operational excellence.

You will use SyteLine ERP to analyze part shortages, update BOMs, and generate planning reports for Buyers and Production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Excel, including lookups and PivotTables.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan output with Production Team and review build schedules.
• Support scheduling for secondary manufacturing sites as needed.
• Run SyteLine reports to identify shortages and alert procurement.
• Coordinate with Procurement to expedite material shortages.
• Attend daily Tier 2 production meetings with Leads and Supervisors.
• Collect daily/weekly data and compile into a central report.
• Track on-time delivery performance and investigate delays.
• Review and update Planning BOMs monthly with forecasting data.
• Generate planning reports for Buyers and Production.
• Assist KPI data collection and presentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP/MRP experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Lean Manufacturing familiarity

Experience using AI tools

Tools

SyteLine ERP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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.

Summary

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.

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.