Production Planner

Nortek Data Center Cooling, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain feasible production schedules balancing customer demand with capacity and inventory targets. The role serves as the central link among Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery and smooth production flow.

Responsibilities include translating forecasts into executable plans, optimizing capacity and changeovers, and maintaining ERP parameters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of production planning or master scheduling experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Procurement and Manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery.
• Optimize schedules to balance capacity, labor, materials and equipment constraints.
• Communicate schedule changes and risks to stakeholders clearly.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Excel advanced

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Industrial Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/JD Edwards

Job description

## Production PlannerApplylocations: Oklahoma City, OKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101029## **Production Planner**## ## **Cooling the Cloud. Protecting the Planet**## ## Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‐scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.## ## We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.## ## Our culture is hands‐on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.## ## With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‐growth programs.## **Reports To**## Supply Chain Scheduling Manager## ## **Role Summary**## The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining feasible production schedules that balance customer demand, capacity, inventory targets, and operational constraints. This role acts as the central integrator between Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery, stable production flow, and optimal inventory levels.## ## **Key Responsibilities**## **Production Planning & Scheduling*** ## Develop and maintain **master production schedules (MPS)** aligned with demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory strategies* ## Translate sales forecasts and firm orders into executable production plans* ## Optimize schedules to balance **capacity, labor, materials, and equipment constraints*** ## Sequence production orders to minimize changeovers, downtime, and waste* ## Maintain planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock) in ERP/MRP systems## **Cross-Functional Coordination*** ## Partner with **Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Procurement** to align priorities and resolve conflicts* ## Participate in **S&OP / IBP processes**, providing schedule feasibility and capacity insights* ## Communicate schedule changes, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders## **Inventory & Material Alignment*** ## Ensure production plans support inventory targets for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods* ## Collaborate with purchasing to align production schedules with supplier lead times and constraints* ## Proactively identify material shortages or excess risks and recommend mitigation actions## **Performance Management & Continuous Improvement*** ## Track and analyze KPIs such as **schedule adherence, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and capacity utilization*** ## Identify root causes of schedule disruptions and drive corrective actions* ## Support lean, continuous improvement, and system optimization initiatives* ## Maintain accurate master data to ensure planning integrity## ## **Key Metrics for Success*** ## Schedule adherence / plan attainment* ## Customer on-time-in-full (OTIF)* ## Inventory turns and excess/obsolete inventory* ## Capacity utilization* ## Forecast-to-plan alignment## ## **Required Qualifications*** ## Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)* ## 3–7 years of experience in **production planning, master scheduling, or manufacturing supply chain*** ## Strong working knowledge of **MRP/ERP systems** (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, etc.)* ## Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, scenario analysis)* ## Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities## ## **Preferred Qualifications*** ## APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)* ## Experience supporting S&OP / IBP processes* ## Experience in a multi-product, variable-demand manufacturing environment* ## Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles## ## **Critical Skills & Competencies*** ## Ability to balance competing priorities and make tradeoff decisions* ## Strong communication and stakeholder management skills* ## Attention to data accuracy and detail* ## Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments* ## Influential without direct authority## ## *Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.*## ## *Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at****www.nortekair.com/careers****.*