Planner

DSJ Global; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Planner in Whippany, NJ to synchronize demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity in a fast-paced environment. You will link Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to keep production on track and preserve customer commitments.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, 2+ years in planning, and strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or engineering.
• 2+ years in Production/Scheduling or Supply Chain planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards/Epicor).
• Strong scheduling, inventory management & material flow.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with demand.
• Analyze material availability, inventory, capacity, and requirements.
• Release and prioritize work orders to support operations.
• Collaborate with Procurement to mitigate shortages.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling issues.
• Monitor schedule performance, delivery metrics, and inventory health.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support process-improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritization in fast-paced env.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Planner (PR/617215) Whippany, New Jersey

Salary: USD90000 - USD110000 per year

About the Company & Opportunity

Our client is a highly respected aerospace and defense manufacturer with a longstanding reputation for engineering excellence, precision manufacturing, and mission-critical products. Supporting demanding commercial, military, and industrial applications, the organization is known for delivering highly complex, safety-critical solutions where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.

Located in Whippany, NJ , the company is seeking a Planner to play a key role in synchronizing customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity across a fast-paced production environment. This individual will serve as a critical link between Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing, helping ensure production schedules remain on track and customer commitments are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand and business objectives
• Analyze material availability, inventory levels, capacity constraints, and production requirements
• Release and prioritize work orders to support manufacturing operations
• Partner with Procurement to mitigate shortages and manage critical supply issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve scheduling and production challenges
• Monitor schedule performance, delivery metrics, and inventory health
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and delivery performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
• 2+ years of experience in Production Planning, Materials Planning, Scheduling, Supply Chain, or Operations planning
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar)
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and material flow
• Ability to analyze large data sets and make data-driven decisions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
• APICS/ASCM certification is a plus
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Capacity Planning
• Demand & Supply Balancing
• Inventory Optimization
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Prioritization in Fast-Paced Manufacturing Environments

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Aerospace & Defense
• Aviation
• Medical Device
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Other highly regulated manufacturing environments

Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations, managing production schedules, and driving on-time delivery performance is highly valued.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary from $90,000 to $110,000
• Stable and well-established manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to support products that have a meaningful real-world impact
• Strong exposure to cross-functional leadership teams
• Career growth within a high-performance manufacturing environment
• Collaborative culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement