Production Planner

Standard Textile; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Parental leave

401k match

Dress for Your Day

Product discount

Hybrid work

Job summary

Standard Textile in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Planner to lead production scheduling, inventory control, and cross‑functional coordination across Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Senior Management.

You will create and maintain the ERP production schedule, balance customer demand with available finished goods, and optimize contractor delivery and plant capacity to maximize efficiency. This role demands clear communication and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Operations or related field.
• 1-5 years’ experience in planning or forecasting position.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication and organization skills.
• MRP or MRP II experience in an engineer-to-order or make-to-order environment.

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 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.

Skills

ERP software

MRP/MRP II

Forecasting

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Excel

Scheduling software

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.

The 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.

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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.

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