Planner II

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Four Weeks Paid Vacation & Personal 시간

Paid Holidays (10)

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

401K with Employer Match

Company-Funded Short-Term Disability

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Quarterly Company Events & Lunches

Employee Voices via Safety Committee

Job summary

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC) is seeking a Production Planner II to oversee production orders, coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Inventory Control, Warehousing, and Production, and optimize material availability and workflow. The role relies on Microsoft Business Central (BC) for planning and daily updates.

The candidate will perform planning tasks with limited supervision, conduct research, prepare reports, manage small projects, and mentor junior staff under the

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Review and execute planning worksheet action items daily.
• Convert Firm Planned Orders (FPOs) into Released Production Orders (RPOs) when components are available.
• Review FPOs with shortages and coordinate with Purchasing to align or expedite material availability.
• Communicate regularly with Purchasing regarding open purchase orders and expected delivery dates.
• Partner with Inventory Control to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Schedule and release production orders to appropriate work centers based on capacity and priorities.
• Collaborate with Production on large or high-priority orders to ensure alignment and execution.
• Monitor and update item parameters (e.g., reorder points, safety stock) to support accurate planning.
• Maintain and adjust customer lead times based on actual performance, capacity and company directives.
• Create and maintain item numbers, routings, and bills of material (BOMs) as needed.
• Review BOMs and routings with Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to planners I staff.

Tools

Microsoft Business Central (BC) ERP

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today! *Please note - The pay rate will be based on experience.

WHAT TAPCO HAS TO OFFER YOU

• Bonus Plan 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

What you will accomplish as a Planner at TAPCO

The Production Planner II is a midlevel professional responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing production orders to ensure customer orders are completed on time and in full. This role coordinates closely with Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Inventory Control, Warehousing, and Production to align material availability, capacity, and workflow. The position relies heavily on the Microsoft Business Central (BC) ERP system for planning, scheduling, and daily operational updates. A Planner II is responsible for performing a wide range of planning duties with limited supervision. This role conducts research, prepares reports, manages small projects, and provides technical guidance to junior staff. This position reports to the Planning Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow company safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Review and execute planning worksheet action items daily.
• Convert Firm Planned Orders (FPOs) into Released Production Orders (RPOs) when components are available.
• Review FPOs with shortages and coordinate with Purchasing to align or expedite material availability.
• Communicate regularly with Purchasing regarding open purchase orders and expected delivery dates.
• Partner with Inventory Control to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Schedule and release production orders to appropriate work centers based on capacity and priorities.
• Collaborate with Production on large or high-priority orders to ensure alignment and execution.
• Monitor and update item parameters (e.g., reorder points, safety stock) to support accurate planning.
• Maintain and adjust customer lead times based on actual performance, capacity and company directives.
• Create and maintain item numbers, routings, and bills of material (BOMs) as needed.
• Review BOMs and routings with Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to planners I staff.

Mentorship and Guidance

Including Informal Training To Planner I Staff. Required Qualifications,

Skills and Competencies To perform this job successfully, an For full info follow application link.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities