Planner/Scheduler

Energizer Holdings; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Energizer Holdings, based in Asheboro, NC, is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to support production planning and material scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure timely customer orders, maintain inventory, and optimize stock levels while using SAP and other tools. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of admin, clerical, customer service, inventory control, or production planning experience.
• Basic understanding of material planning or supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement of raw materials, including creating requisitions, placing orders, monitoring deliveries and inventory records.
• Support material planning to ensure production schedules have necessary materials.
• Assist in scheduling production operations using SAP and other planning tools.
• Communicate material status and inventory levels to Operations, Warehouse and other departments.
• Collaborate with Quality, Marketing and Operations on packaging changes and product launches.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate safety stock levels.
• Investigate and resolve material issues, including shortages and delivery delays.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives related to materials and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate planning and inventory data within SAP and other systems.
• Prepare reports and provide administrative support related to planning and scheduling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

What you\'ll love about this job

Detail Oriented | Customer Centric | Bonus Program | Exemplary 401(k)

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we\’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for supporting production planning and material scheduling activities to help ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time while maintaining inventory and operational goals. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate materials, monitor inventory levels, and support production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the procurement of raw materials, including creating requisitions, placing orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining inventory records.
• Support material planning activities to ensure production schedules have the necessary materials available.
• Assist in scheduling production operations using SAP and other planning tools.
• Communicate material status, inventory levels, and potential shortages to Operations, Warehouse, Quality, and other departments.
• Collaborate with Quality, Marketing, and Operations teams to support packaging changes and product launches.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in maintaining appropriate safety stock levels.
• Investigate and resolve material issues, including shortages, delivery delays, and inventory discrepancies.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives related to materials and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate planning and inventory data within SAP and other business systems.
• Prepare reports and provide administrative support related to planning and scheduling functions.

What we are looking for

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of administrative, clerical, customer service, inventory control, production planning, purchasing, or manufacturing experience.
• Basic understanding of material planning, inventory management, or supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

What we prefer

• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $55,000.00/Yr. - USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.