Planning Coordinator

Equiliem; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Planning Coordinator in Torrance, CA to support purchasing, scheduling, and expediting finished goods and components. You will maintain inventory targets and coordinate with planning, engineering, sourcing, quality, production, and stockroom teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 2+ years in supply chain operations, strong ERP and collaboration skills, and the ability to lift up to 30 lb. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain operations or a related role.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams such as sales, operations, finance, and quality.
• Comfort with overtime and lifting up to 30 pounds when needed.

Responsibilities

• Allocate, purchase, or reschedule materials in the system.
• Revise delivery dates for overdue purchase orders.
• Track supplier fulfillment from PO issuance to receipt.

Skills

Inventory planning

Scheduling

Collaboration

ERP familiarity

Education

Associate degree in related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Planning Coordinator

Torrance, CA

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Planning Coordinator supports purchasing, scheduling, and expediting activities for finished goods and components to maintain inventory targets and ensure on‑time customer delivery. This role analyzes production status, anticipates material requirements, and coordinates purchasing and scheduling adjustments to address supply chain needs. The coordinator works closely with planning, engineering, sourcing, quality, production, and stockroom teams to support inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and operational performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate documentation and system transactions to allocate, purchase, or reschedule materials as needed.
• Review overdue purchase order reports and establish or revise delivery dates for purchased materials.
• Coordinate with engineering and strategic sourcing teams to track supplier fulfillment from purchase order issuance through receipt into inventory.
• Serve as a liaison between planning and stockroom kitting operations to support timely order processing.
• Update and maintain purchase orders in the material requirements planning (MRP) system to reflect design changes and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with quality teams and production buyers to prioritize and expedite supplier first article inspection reports (FAIR) and purchasing documentation.
• Coordinate with supply chain buyers to resolve material review board (MRB) items and process return‑to‑vendor (RTV) shipments promptly.
• Perform routine inventory counts for MRB, RTV, and hold locations.
• Ensure MRB and work‑in‑process (WIP) MRP transactions are accurate and completed on time.
• Support cycle counts and annual plant physical inventory activities.
• Assist with additional supply chain activities as directed to support on‑time delivery and plant performance goals.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain operations or an associate degree in a related field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, operations, finance, quality, and other functional teams.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, when needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, as required.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature fluctuations.
• Willingness to wear chemical‑resistant gloves when handling designated materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Experience with quality management systems and related standards.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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