Production Planner

Parker Hannifin; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Erie, PA is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to create and manage production schedules, monitor material availability, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to meet customer demand. The role focuses on on‑time delivery, inventory optimization, and leveraging ERP tools to drive efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years planning experience, a 4‑year degree in a related field, and proficiency with Power BI, SAP, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years planning experience, preferable in a discrete manufacturing environment.
• 4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Possess process analysis/improvement and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. Experience with Power BI preferred.
• Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel in particular, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of ERP system for material planning and production scheduling. Experience with SAP strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in all deliverables and reporting.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and relevant concepts/methodologies. Strong problem‑solving skills required with 6 sigma certification a plus
• Self driven initiative to manage multiple sometimes competing priorities and drive to achieve results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage the master production schedule, work orders, production records, and related reports using the ERP system.
• Monitor production flow, job status, customer requirements, work center capacity, and material availability to prioritize work and support on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate with customer service, operations, procurement, quality, engineering, sales, and production teams to communicate schedules, resolve constraints, and support customer commitments.
• Execute and support system transactions related to material receipt, storage, transfer, inventory tracking, and production order management.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with cycle counts, resolve inventory discrepancies, and support PFEP processes to optimize part flow and inventory accuracy.
• Investigate material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and delivery risks; elevate issues and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in forecast and planning meetings, evaluate demand trends and past‑due performance, and recommend improvements to reduce lead times, improve efficiency, and increase on‑time delivery.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written, verbal, and Interp.

Self-driven initiative

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, engineering, or materials management

Supply chain management certification (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Position Summary

This position leads the planning and monitoring of supply to efficiently meet customer demand for a group of products. The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for creating a production schedule that meets customer requirements while considering available resources such as equipment, raw materials and staffing. The Supply Chain Planner manages the replenishment of all materials required to achieve the production plan. The Supply Chain Planner works proactively to identify risks and collaborates as required to ensure actions are in place to mitigate supply risks. An effective and efficient supply plan will consider the demand profile and supply chain variables to reliably achieve customer satisfaction, inventory and freight goals.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage the master production schedule, work orders, production records, and related reports using the ERP system.
• Monitor production flow, job status, customer requirements, work center capacity, and material availability to prioritize work and support on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate with customer service, operations, procurement, quality, engineering, sales, and production teams to communicate schedules, resolve constraints, and support customer commitments.
• Execute and support system transactions related to material receipt, storage, transfer, inventory tracking, and production order management.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with cycle counts, resolve inventory discrepancies, and support PFEP processes to optimize part flow and inventory accuracy.
• Investigate material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and delivery risks; elevate issues and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in forecast and planning meetings, evaluate demand trends and past‑due performance, and recommend improvements to reduce lead times, improve efficiency, and increase on‑time delivery.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 to 3 years planning experience, preferable in a discrete manufacturing environment.

4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.

Possess process analysis/improvement and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. Experience with Power BI preferred.

Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel in particular, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Working knowledge of ERP system for material planning and production scheduling. Experience with SAP strongly preferred.

Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in all deliverables and reporting.

Experience with LEAN manufacturing and relevant concepts/methodologies. Strong problem‑solving skills required with 6 sigma certification a plus

Self driven initiative to manage multiple sometimes competing priorities and drive to achieve results.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off‑highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.