Production Planner

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain master production schedules, coordinate sequencing and capacity planning, and support on-time manufacturing operations. You will manage BOMs, BORs, and MBGs, align materials, labor, and equipment to schedules, and ensure ERP/MRP data accuracy across the planning function.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in production planning or logistics, with strong Excel and data-analysis skills, and experience with SAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in production planning, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and materials.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Infor or similar).
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Advanced Excel & data analysis skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update master production schedules and weekly planning.
• Coordinate production sequencing, assembly timelines, and capacity planning.
• Create and maintain production structures, BORs and MBGs.
• Ensure materials, labor, and equipment align with production requirements.
• Release material requirements to Logistics and forecast needs.
• Monitor and resolve missing parts to prevent delays.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP

SAP

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infor ERP

SAP

Calitime

Excel

Job description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining master production schedules and detailed weekly planning to ensure alignment of materials, labor, equipment, and timelines. This role manages work orders, production structures, and ERP/MRP systems while coordinating cross-functional activities to support efficient, on-time manufacturing operations.

Key Activities

• Develop, maintain, and update master production schedules and detailed weekly planning
• Coordinate production sequencing, assembly timelines, and capacity planning
• Create and maintain production structures, Bills of Resources (BORs), and MBGs
• Ensure alignment of materials, labor, and equipment with production requirements
• Release material requirements to Logistics and forecast materialization needs
• Monitor and resolve missing parts to prevent production delays
• Maintain and update ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Infor) to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Consolidate planning inputs from Production, Project Management, and Commissioning
• Communicate schedule impacts and updates to key stakeholders
• Prepare and distribute production schedules and reports for planning meetings
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize scheduling, throughput, and efficiency
• Manage change processes and update assembly processes accordingly
• Maintain master data, technical structures, and sales order/delivery schedules
• Administer timekeeping systems (Calitime), including clocks and task tracking

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations • Management, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and materials
• Capacity Planning & Resource Allocation
• ERP/MRP Systems (Infor or similar)
• Experience working with SAP preferred
• Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
• Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination
• Problem Solving & Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail & Data Integrity
• Time Management & Organizational Skills
• Change Management & Process Adaptation
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Quality, Safety, and Compliance Focus

YOUR CONTACT PERSON

Niki Waite

385-381-2892