Order Planner

Welser Profile; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits including zero-premum

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Welser Profile is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduling professional in Ohio to create and manage production orders, capacity reservations, and detailed schedules. The role coordinates with manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and maintains master data for accurate scheduling.

Strong SAP/MRP knowledge and Excel skills are required, with German language skills a plus. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and can handle shifting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or similar) and MRP essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• English required; German a plus.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and release production orders.
• Create and maintain capacity reservations to support production requirements.
• Analyze production capacity needs and coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Review and release purchase requisitions within SAP.
• Develop detailed production schedules and coordinate availability of materials and production aids.
• Identify scheduling and planning conflicts and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and communicate delivery delays, coordinating updates with Sales and customers.
• Review production orders for completeness and readiness for execution.
• Prepare, maintain, and archive production-related documentation.
• Maintain planning-related master data to support accurate scheduling and reporting.
• Provide backup support for planning and administrative functions.

Skills

ERP systems knowledge

MRP

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-department collaboration

English language

APICS CPIM certification

Travel ability

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Essential Responsibilities

• Create, update, and release production orders.
• Create and maintain capacity reservations to support production requirements.
• Analyze production capacity needs and coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure on‑time delivery performance.
• Review and release purchase requisitions within SAP.
• Develop detailed production schedules and coordinate the availability of required materials, components, and production aids.
• Identify scheduling and planning conflicts and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Manage and communicate delivery delays, coordinating updates with Sales and customers as needed.
• Review production orders to ensure completeness, accuracy, and readiness for execution.
• Prepare, maintain, and archive production‑related documentation.
• Maintain and update planning‑related master data to support accurate scheduling and reporting.
• Provide backup support for planning and administrative functions as required.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP or similar platforms; experience with MRP is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills; ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across departments and support operations management initiatives.
• Language: English required; German language skills are a plus.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel periodically for group meetings or training.

Physical Requirements

The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds regularly and 20 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands or fingers to handle, feel, reach, and grasp. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

What You’ll Receive

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical (including a zero employee premium option), dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Learning & Development

With our long history, there are many resources for learning and growth in a global environment.

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on being an exceptional place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe a diverse workforce is a key driver of success for our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants of Welser Profile are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.