Production Planner

YER USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YER USA in Pittsburgh is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, manage material availability, and optimize capacity to ensure on-time delivery. You will work with Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and other teams to develop and maintain schedules and resolve issues in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes scheduling, materials planning, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration, using MRP systems and ERP tools to align production with

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, or related manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements, capacity, materials, and inventory.
• Monitor production progress and identify risks to on-time delivery.
• Use MRP to determine material requirements and potential shortages.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to address material availability and supplier delays.
• Analyze capacity and adjust schedules or priorities as needed.
• Prepare weekly production schedules for Operations and Warehouse.
• Ensure production priorities align with delivery dates.
• Collaborate with production team leaders to address scheduling constraints.
• Analyze delays to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate with colleagues in Italy on new components and material shortages.
• Analyze sales and demand to adjust production requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

CYBERPLAN MRP

JD Edwards (JDE)

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to support on-time delivery, efficient use of production capacity, and availability of required materials.

The role works closely with Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, Technical, and other internal teams to develop and maintain production schedules, identify potential delays or material shortages, and coordinate actions to keep production on track.

This is a hands-on production planning role focused primarily on production scheduling, material requirements, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements, available capacity, material availability, and inventory levels.
• Monitor production progress and proactively identify potential risks to on-time delivery.
• Use MRP systems to determine raw material and component requirements and identify potential shortages.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and other relevant teams to address material availability issues and supplier delays.
• Analyze production capacity and recommend adjustments to schedules or priorities when necessary.
• Prepare and maintain weekly production schedules and provide relevant planning information to Operations and Warehouse teams.
• Monitor customer order requirements and ensure production priorities are aligned with requested delivery dates.
• Work closely with production team leaders to coordinate priorities and address scheduling constraints.
• Analyze delays and production issues to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate with colleagues in Italy regarding new component introductions, production transitions, supplier delays, and material shortages.
• Analyze sales and demand information to identify potential changes in production requirements and support appropriate planning decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Good knowledge of Excel and MRP systems (CYBERPLAN) , ERP (JdE, Oracle)
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork-oriented
• Ability to analyze production requirements, identify potential risks, and develop practical solutions
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Education and Experience:

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, or related field of study is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles is preferred

Soft Skills / Personal Attributes

• Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and international teams.
• Effective communicator capable of building positive working relationships with operations, purchasing, warehouse, and manufacturing teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.