Production Planner

Emerson; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking an experienced MPS/MRP Planner to develop and maintain the master production schedule and manage material requirements planning to meet customer demand and inventory targets.

The role requires strong analysis skills and the ability to coordinate with purchasing, production, and customer service to resolve scheduling conflicts. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in production planning or related fields, be proficient in MPS/MRP, and demonstrate excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, MRP, or supply chain planning in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field with at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and MRP within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and ability to analyze large data sets and create meaningful reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule to align demand, forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity.
• Analyze MRP messages, exception reports, demand changes, and supply constraints; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain ERP/MRP planning data including schedules, lead times, lot sizes, and safety stocks.
• Monitor material availability and readiness; coordinate with purchasing, production, inventory, and customer service to resolve conflicts and support on-time delivery.
• Track schedule attainment, customer service, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and schedule adherence; identify root causes of issues and fix them.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve planning accuracy, schedule stability, material availability, and efficiency.
• Prioritize daily responsibilities and escalate significant risks to leadership with analysis and recommended solutions.
• Maintain planning records, reports, and documentation for operational reviews and decision-making.

Skills

Master Production Scheduling

MRP planning

Production planning

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

The MPS/MRP Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure production schedules align with customer demand, sales forecasts, inventory objectives, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. This role requires an experienced, self-directed professional who can independently identify and resolve planning issues, anticipate material and capacity constraints, and coordinate cross-functional activities to maintain production flow and meet customer delivery commitments.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter capable of managing competing priorities, making sound decisions, and driving results with limited supervision or oversight.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule to align customer demand, sales forecasts, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.
• Analyze MRP messages, exception reports, demand changes, and supply constraints; determine and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule accuracy and stability.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data, including production schedules, planned orders, lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, and other planning parameters.
• Monitor material availability and production readiness, proactively address shortages, and coordinate with purchasing, production, inventory control, and customer service to resolve scheduling conflicts and support on-time delivery.
• Track schedule attainment, customer service, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and schedule adherence; identify root causes of recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning accuracy, schedule stability, material availability, inventory optimization and operational efficiency.
• Independently prioritize daily responsibilities, manage competing demands, and follow assignments through completion with minimal direction.
• Escalate significant risks and issues to leadership with supporting analysis, recommended solutions, and potential impacts.
• Maintain accurate planning records, reports, and documentation to support operational reviews and decision-making.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements. Stop work when unsafe conditions exist or continuing could create a safety risk.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, MRP, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment; or a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience analyzing large data sets and developing meaningful reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate complex planning issues clearly.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP, is preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and manage responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Strong understanding of production processes, manufacturing lead times, bills of material, routings, inventory control, supplier lead times, and capacity planning.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, assess risks, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively to changing conditions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork, workplace safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance