Principal Production Planner

BFS Associates; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BFS Associates is seeking a talented production and inventory planning professional on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. This is a full-time, in-house, permanent role with competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

The position focuses on ensuring efficient supply chain operations, coordinating with global teams, and delivering accurate production and inventory planning. The role demands strong analytical and leadership skills within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a supply chain planning role within a global, multi-product manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong systems skills: Excel, MRP/ERP (Oracle), and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Meet production schedules using MRP reporting to ensure availability of products.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams and internal stakeholders for improvements in production and availability.
• Monitor inventory throughout the manufacturing process.
• Manage sunsetting products and inventory; participate in NPI activity.
• Use data analytics to provide reports and presentations.
• Train and mentor junior staff in planning functions.
• Provide cost-reduction and efficiency-improvement recommendations related to manufacturing.
• Follow and participate in OPEX policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analytics

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering

Tools

Excel

MRP

ERP

Oracle

Agile

Job description

Marquee name manufacturer on the Seacoast of New Hampshire is seeking talented production and inventory planning professional. This is a highly visible and diverse role responsible for ensuring efficient and productive supply chain operations. This is a full-time, fully in-house, permanent position with competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilization of MRP reporting to ensure production schedules are met, inventory is accurate, and customer demands are achieved.
• Work closely with all supply chain entities, as well as other internal stakeholders regarding solutions and improvements for efficient production and availability of product.
• Monitory inventory throughout the manufacturing process
• Managing sunsetting products and inventory.Participate in NPI activity.
• Utilization of data analytics, providing reporting and presentations
• Provide training and assistance for junior level staff in all areas of the planning funtion
• Provide solutions to management to reduce costs, improve quality and enhance efficiency related to the manufacturing process.
• Follow and participate in various OPEX policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in a supply chain role focused on inventory/production planning within a global, multi-product line manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering required.
• Strong systems skills, knowledge of Excel, MRP and ERP. Oracle and Agile preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience, at least 10 years of experience working in a production/manufacturing environment, and at least 10 years of experience working in Supply Chain.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. Ability to train and lead within a group.