Production Planner

Manpower; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Production Planner to support material availability, ensure on-time delivery, and optimize planning processes. You will analyze data, maintain master data in ERP, and work with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve shortages and constraints.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, report generation, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Strong Excel and MRP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or supply chain management.
• 3+ years’ of experience in supply chain management, production planning, or purchasing.
• Strong understanding of MRP and production planning principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to support customer demand and manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor and maintain planning parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, lot sizes, and MRP settings.
• Analyze production, inventory, and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support Production Planning and Operations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to resolve material and capacity constraints.
• Support root cause analysis for production shortages, late orders, and planning exceptions.
• Maintain planning master data and ensure data accuracy within ERP systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and process optimization.

Skills

MRP

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing environment

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in STEM or supply chain

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for supporting production planning activities to ensure material availability, production continuity, and on-time delivery. This role combines production planning with strong analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making, identify improvement opportunities, and optimize planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to support customer demand and manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor and maintain planning parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, lot sizes, and MRP settings.
• Analyze production, inventory, and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support Production Planning and Operations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to resolve material and capacity constraints.
• Support root cause analysis for production shortages, late orders, and planning exceptions.
• Maintain planning master data and ensure data accuracy within ERP systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and process optimization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or supply chain management
• 3+ years’ of experience in supply chain management, production planning, or purchasing
• Strong understanding of MRP and production planning principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy and data integrity.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting internal and external customers.
• Team player with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions using sound business judgment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
• Eagerness to learn new systems, tools, and business processes.