Production and Inventory Control Planner #26-20923

US Tech Solutions; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Minnesota is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate material flow, maintain the Master Production Schedule, and ensure on-time customer delivery. You will create and adjust shop orders, analyze material shortages, lead daily cross-functional meetings, and drive Lean initiatives across Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years in MRP/ERP environments, strong Excel skills, ability to read drawings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years in production planning, scheduling, or related role in an MRP-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor production control activities to ensure schedule adherence.
• Create, distribute, and maintain shop orders; adjust quantities and dates as needed.
• Maintain planning data integrity in ERP/MRP systems (routings, lead times, order statuses).
• Lead daily production meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Schedule customer demand considering capacity, machine availability, and requirements.
• Verify alignment with Master Production Schedule and adjust plans accordingly.
• Develop production plans to minimize shortages and excess work in process.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify risks to delivery and propose corrective actions to leadership.
• Participate in cross-functional teams from prototype to volume production.
• Support Lean, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety.

Skills

Kanban

Lean manufacturing

MRP

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication skills

Excel

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description

Primary Objective of Position:

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials and production activities across departments to ensure on time customer delivery and efficient execution of the production schedule. Monitor production progress, identify and resolve constraints, and provide timely communication and reporting on production status, inventory levels, costs, and issues that may impact customer commitments and service levels.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Execute and monitor production control activities, including production order review, material shortage analysis, and cycle counting to ensure schedule adherence and inventory accuracy.
• Create, distribute, and maintain shop orders, including adjusting quantities and dates to align production with customer requirements. Reprint, split, and generate shop orders as needed to support efficient production flow.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of planning data within ERP/MRP systems, including routings, lead times, and order statuses.
• Lead daily production meetings with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to review priorities, address issues, and ensure continuity of production.
• Schedule customer demand by balancing production capacity, machine availability, and customer requirements to support on time delivery.
• Verify alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Develop production plans that eliminate customer shortages while minimizing inventory investment and excess work in process.
• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on time customer delivery. Proactively review material positions and develop alternate plans or recovery actions when constraints or shortages arise.
• Identify and elevate risks to customer delivery, capacity, or material availability, and recommend corrective actions to leadership as needed.
• Participate in cross functional teams supporting both existing and new products, from prototype development through volume production.
• Support and actively participate in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Support compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements in daily planning and production activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Entry:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role within an MRP driven manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of production planning methodologies and systems, including capacity planning and machine shop scheduling, within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, and ERP systems required; Oracle or comparable ERP experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with proven organizational and record keeping skills.
• Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent), including the ability to develop, maintain, and analyze planning and performance metrics.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, routings, and work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team oriented environment.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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