Production Planner

APR Consulting, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

APR Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner for a DoD/Aerospace client in Bloomington, MN. The role focuses on production planning, material requirements, inventory, scheduling, and procurement in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain master schedules, manage procurement, resolve material constraints with Supply Chain, and coordinate delivery and inspection to support on-time production. Bachelor’s degree required; strong communication and adaptability essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of material planning concepts and methodologies.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP principles.
• Knowledge of government compliance regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment following required standards and procedures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing production priorities and design changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and material plans, inventory, and schedules.
• Manage procurement planning activities.
• Identify and resolve material constraints with Supply Chain.
• Coordinate delivery and inspection of materials to support on-time production.
• Partner with Master Schedulers to align production and schedules.
• Adapt quickly as priorities and designs change.
• Communicate production priorities, issues, and commitments to the appropriate teams.

Skills

Material planning

MRP/ERP concepts

Government compliance

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Procurement planning tools

Job description

Production Planner

Our DoD/Aerospace Client is looking for a Production Planner to support production planning, material requirements, inventory, scheduling, and procurement activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Location: Bloomington, MN
Position: Production Planner
Contract Length:12-24 Months, Possibility of going Direct
Pay:$30/Hr
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Schedule:1st Shift
Clearance Requirement: N/A

Position Overview

As the Production Planner, you’ll be responsible for overseeing production and material plans, including inventory and schedules. You will help manage the master schedule and ensure material requirements are aligned with manufacturing needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain production and material plans, inventory, and schedules.
• Manage procurement planning activities.
• Identify and resolve material constraints with Supply Chain.
• Coordinate delivery and inspection of materials to support on-time production.
• Partner with Master Schedulers to keep production and schedules aligned.
• Adapt quickly as priorities and designs change.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain priorities and meet commitments.
• Communicate production priorities, issues, and commitments to the appropriate teams.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate understanding of material planning tools, concepts, and methodologies.
• Intermediate knowledge of MRP/ERP principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of government compliance regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while following required standards and procedures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing production priorities and design changes.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of engineering changes and their impact on the Bill of Material (BOM).
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

About Our Client

Our client is a mission-critical DoD/Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that lead, serve, and protect our nation. Our client develops strategic systems supporting defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber missions worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.