PRODUCTION PLANNER

Randstad USA; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Production Planner to take charge of manufacturing workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure products ship on schedule. The role emphasizes master scheduling, materials control, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced electronics environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in planning or supply chain, strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, and proven ability to lead teams through high-stakes prioritization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain in electronics/tech manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP platforms and advanced Excel modeling.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams under tight production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Master scheduling to align manufacturing with forecasts and demand.
• Coordinate materials and inventory to prevent shortages and reduce excess.
• Evaluate capacity and load to optimize machine utilization and avoid bottlenecks.
• Manage work orders, shop floor schedules, and routing for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with supply chain, sales, procurement, and QA to manage lead times.
• Track performance metrics and drive process improvements using ERP/MRP.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP platforms

Excel modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Navision

Job description

In the fast-paced world of electronic components, precision isn't just a preference, it is everything. From microchips to complex circuit assemblies, our supply chain is the engine that powers modern technology. We are looking for a sharp, proactive Production Planner to take the reins of our manufacturing workflow, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure our products hit the market on time, every time.

What You Bring to the Table

• Industry Track Record: 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain (electronics, hardware, or tech manufacturing preferred).
• System Mastery: proficiency with ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Navision) and advanced Excel modeling.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data-driven problem-solving skills with a knack for predicting and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Clear Communication: The ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage high-stakes priorities, and stay cool under tight production schedules.

salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Master Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and adjust daily or weekly master production schedules (MPS) to align manufacturing operations with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Materials & Inventory Control: Coordinate with procurement to track raw material availability, monitor stock levels, prevent shortages, and minimize excess inventory (Buffer/Safety Stock).
• Capacity & Load Planning: Evaluate labor, equipment, and facility capacity to optimize machine utilization, balance line loads, and prevent operational bottlenecks.
• Work Order Management: Issue, monitor, and prioritize production work orders, shop floor schedules, and job routing to ensure on-time delivery.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with supply chain, sales, procurement, warehouse, and quality assurance teams to manage lead times and adapt to order changes.
• Performance Tracking & Process Improvement: Track key operational metrics (such as On-Time In-Full delivery rates and schedule attainment) and utilize ERP/MRP systems to streamline manufacturing workflows.

Skills

• Schedule Adherence
• Inventory
• Operations

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• No Degree Required