Production Planner

Rippling, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Adhesives Group is seeking a Production Planner for North America to oversee material and production planning, maintain inventory levels, and minimize carrying costs. You will support continuous improvement and participate in kaizens across the operations team.

Key responsibilities include coordinating replenishment, managing ERP/MRP data, and collaborating with customer service and sales to align materials with demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory planning, Lean Manufacturing, ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics MRP), Demand Planning

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer orders and adjust replenishment plans to meet demand.
• Coordinate inventory additions/deletions, new product introductions, and transitions.
• Gather and analyze manufacturing, inventory, and customer data; develop decision-support tools.
• Assist with ERP data coverage and MRP updates; liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Lead kaizen events and Lean initiatives to improve inventory and supply processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning skills

Communication

Team leadership

Excel

Word

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems (MS Dynamics MRP)

Job description

Founded in 2021, Matrix Adhesives Group is a growth-driven company committed to delivering high-performance bonding and sealing solutions across diverse industries. We bring together some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the adhesives and sealants market - each with a proven legacy of quality, performance, and reliability.

Our portfolio includes industry-leading names–each contributing unique expertise and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Through our brands, we offer a comprehensive range of products engineered for construction, industrial, commercial, and specialty applications.

At the core of our business is a relentless focus on operational excellence, customer partnership, and cutting-edge research and development. We don’t just supply adhesives. We help build stronger, safer, and more efficient systems for the future.

Matrix Adhesives Group is more than a supplier. We are your collaborative partner backed by a powerhouse of leading brands - committed to performance, innovation, and long-term value.

The Production Planner is responsible for material and production planning support for North America. This includes planning production materials to meet customer and financial requirements while managing inventory levels and minimizing carrying cost. This person will help build and support a culture of continuous improvement in the operations organization, as well as lead and participate on kaizens throughout the business.

Expected Results:

• Support on time delivery of customer orders
• Manage inventory levels to support production goals and maintain working capital
• Optimized planning and replenishment methods to drive sustainable process improvements within inventory, manufacturing/capacity planning, and product sourcing.
• New product implementation and support
• Participates in Lean events geared at Continuous improvement.
• Cross functional teamwork to achieve desired targets and business goals

Accountabilities:

• Monitor customer order patterns and changing requirements, while adjusting replenishment plans accordingly. Coordinate inventory additions/deletions, new product introductions, inventory transitions
• Provide department support on cross-functional project teams including new product development, cost reduction initiatives and process improvements (best practices).
• Gather and analyze manufacturing, inventory, and customer data. Develop appropriate decision-support tools and metrics for use by department staff and team members.
• Develop knowledge of all portions of position for coverage and/or advancement
• Assist with managing ERP database for all item numbers. This includes BOMs, chemicals, packaging, shipping, routings, supplier’s transportation, and MRP updates.
• Interface daily with customer service and sales teams to ensure materials plan meets customer and business needs
• Prior experience in manufacturing required
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning and general business skills.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability work with a team and motivate others to achieve goals.
• Experience with Lean applications/kaizen strongly preferred
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and/or project environment.
• PC Skills – Excel (intermediate to advanced); Word (working knowledge).
• Customer Orientated – Ability to meet or exceed customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Orientated – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Tactful – Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Flexibility – Ability to work through change while maintaining a positive attitude

Educational Preferences/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory planning, Lean Manufacturing, ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics MRP), Demand Planning