Production Planner

Salcomp Manufacturing USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salcomp Manufacturing USA in Arlington, TX is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, ensure on-time deliveries, and optimize capacity and materials. The role collaborates with procurement, warehouse, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to minimize disruptions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of planning experience, with strong ERP/MRP and Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning or material planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor production progress, identify scheduling conflicts, and coordinate adjustments to meet delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to address material shortages and supplier lead times.
• Analyze production data, inventory trends, and capacity utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate planning records, schedules, and material requirements within ERP/MRP systems.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Prepare production reports, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain/Business/Industrial Engineering)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Production Planner

PMC Full Time Arlington, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1322

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely customer deliveries. This role coordinates production capacity, material availability, and inventory requirements to minimize disruptions, optimize resources, and support operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor production progress, identify scheduling conflicts, and coordinate adjustments to meet delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to address material shortages and supplier lead times.
• Analyze production data, inventory trends, and capacity utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate planning records, schedules, and material requirements within ERP/MRP systems.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Prepare production reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning or material planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or high-volume production.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Production Planning: Ability to coordinate schedules and manufacturing requirements.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and support operational decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address production constraints and scheduling challenges.
• Collaboration: Effective communication across cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.