Production Planner

Standard Textile; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Paid parental and bereavement leave

401(k) plan with company match

Dress for Your Day

Product discounts

Job summary

Standard Textile is seeking a Planner to own the scheduling and materials management across production, sales, and purchasing. You will collaborate with manufacturing sites to maintain schedules and ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP proficiency, strong communication, and detailed planning to balance demand with inventory and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-5 years’ experience in planning/forecasting preferred.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication and organization skills.
• MRP or ERP experience in an engineer-to-order, or make-to-order environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the production schedule in the ERP system and communicate the production schedules to the manufacturing sites.
• Service customer demand needs and minimize backorders while maintaining an acceptable finished goods inventory.
• Manage outside contractor schedules to coordinate supply chain activities to support scheduled production.
• Understand equipment limitations and plant capabilities to maximize production efficiency and support other departments.
• Develop extensive knowledge of specific product line(s).
• Train and educate internal employees on finite scheduling and current planning and materials management techniques.
• Review and maintain stocking levels for stocked manufactured products.
• Inventory management and related systems information maintenance.

Skills

Planning experience

Forecasting

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care.

Planner

Will have the overall responsibility for the planning and establishment of production schedules, monitoring of materials inventories needed for production, tracking progress of production, and review of factors which affect production schedules. Must effectively collect and communicate information and changes between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Senior Management.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Create and maintain the production schedule in the ERP system and communicate the production schedules to the manufacturing sites
• Service customer demand needs and minimize backorders while maintaining and acceptable inventory of finished goods
• Manage outside contractor schedules to coordinate supply chain activities to support scheduled production
• Manage outside contractor relationships of those related to production
• Understand equipment limitations and plant capabilities to maximize production efficiency and support other departments
• Develop extensive knowledge of specific product line(s)
• Train and educate internal employees on finite scheduling and current planning and materials management techniques
• Review and maintain stocking levels for stocked manufactured products
• This role will also include but is not limited to inventory management functions and related systems information maintenance

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university required
• 1-5 years’ experience in a planning or forecasting position preferred
• Detail oriented with excellent communication and organization skills
• MRP or MRP II experience in an engineer-to-order, or make-to-order environment preferred

Why Work At Standard Textile

• Competitive pay with Career Growth Opportunities
• Full benefits — medical, dental, vision
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
• 401k plan with company match
• "Dress for Your Day" (business casual) Dress Code
• Discount on Standard Textile Products
• Hybrid working environment, both onsite and remote

The hybrid schedule for this role includes in-office work on Tuesdays - Thursdays, and additional onsite days may be required during the training period. Associates are expected to be in the office during this time.

Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.

Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.