Production Planner

Eagleelectronics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading electronics manufacturer as a Production Planner where you will ensure efficient operations by managing production schedules and procurement activities. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with engineers and suppliers to enhance manufacturing processes and maintain optimal inventory, in a collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to influence supplier strategy

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning or procurement.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on forecasts and supply.
• Manage procurement process including placing orders and tracking deliveries.
• Collaborate with teams to balance schedule priorities and constraints.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

As a Production Planner at Eagle Electronics, you will play a vital role in ensuring efficient and reliable manufacturing operations by aligning customer demand, material supply, and factory capacity. In addition to production scheduling, you will manage procurement activities and maintain strong relationships with key component suppliers. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work cross-functionally to ensure uninterrupted production flow. This position is ideal for a planner with 3+ years of experience in production and procurement planning in electronics, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing.

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term production schedules based on customer forecasts, material availability, and factory capacity.
• Manage the procurement process, including placing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Coordinate closely with major component suppliers to ensure timely availability of key materials and resolve supply issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and sales teams to balance schedule priorities and resource constraints.
• Monitor material usage, identify shortages or delays, and adjust production plans accordingly.
• Maintain planning KPIs, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory turnover.
• Optimize use of ERP/MRP systems to streamline planning, procurement, and material tracking.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in supply chain performance, material cost control, and supplier reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, or procurement.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience working with electronics or mechanical component suppliers.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-growth, high-mix environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics or automotive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational improvement methodologies.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP or similar systems.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent is a plus.

What We Offer

• A foundational role in scaling a U.S.-based electronics manufacturing operation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and factory scheduling processes.
• A collaborative, transparent team culture focused on innovation and execution.

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