Production Planner

Coast Personnel; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Gobravvo is seeking a Production Planner to develop, maintain, and execute detailed production schedules across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and sales to align inventory with customer delivery requirements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and strong Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) with preference for Oracle MRP experience. This full-time role offers growth within a manufacturing environment and exposure to shop-floor processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, charts).
• Oracle MRP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate inventory management and procurement activities.
• Analyze capacity and material requirements across products.
• Release purchase orders for production materials and floor stock.
• Interface with manufacturing, purchasing, and supervisors to resolve planning issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle MRP

Job description

The Production Planner plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently to meet customer demands and optimize production capacity. As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing detailed production schedules. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams to ensure that inventory levels are properly managed and that production schedules align with customer delivery requirements. Your expertise in production planning, capacity analysis, and inventory management will make a significant impact on the organization's ability to fulfill customer orders on time and support company growth.

In this full‑time position, the Production Planner will utilize advanced software tools, including Microsoft Excel and Oracle MRP systems, to analyze sales orders, manage material requirements, and monitor inventory. You will coordinate the release of purchase orders, review sales orders against current and forecasted requirements, and expedite critical work orders when necessary. Your ability to communicate effectively across departments, analyze data for decision‑making, and proactively identify and resolve issues will contribute to the seamless operation of the production environment.

The Production Planner will also routinely walk through production areas to monitor the status of work orders, address any bottlenecks, and ensure smooth workflow. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate shipping information and delivery dates, ordering floor stock and shelf‑life materials, and reviewing work‑in‑process material sweeps. Your proactive approach to production planning and attention to detail will help maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize production downtime.

Success in this role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of macros, pivot tables, and charts. Experience with Oracle MRP systems is highly preferred. Strong problem‑solving skills, technical capacity, effective communication, sound decision‑making, and collaboration are essential for excelling as a Production Planner. You will need to be comfortable operating in a production office environment, with occasional exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. Standard office equipment including computers, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines are routinely used.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are detail‑oriented, organized, and passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes.

Production Planner - Summary

• Plan and manage production schedules to fulfill customer delivery requirements and optimize production capacity
• Coordinate inventory management and procurement activities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth production flow
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Oracle MRP systems for planning and analysis
• Operate in a production office environment with occasional shop floor exposure

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act on order releases, action, and exception messages from company systems
• Analyze sales order releases for capacity planning and material requirements
• Manage inventory levels, schedules, and availability for both manufactured and purchased items
• Process shipping information and delivery date input during sales order reviews
• Order floor stock and shelf‑life materials for production
• Review work‑in‑process material sweeps from production floor
• Receive and review sales orders against current requirements and work‑in‑process using material requirement planning reports
• Release purchase orders for production material, floor stock, and other necessary items
• Interface with manufacturing, purchasing, and supervisory personnel to resolve planning issues
• Conduct routine visits to production departments to monitor work order status and disposition
• Expedite critical work orders as needed

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for overtime and occasional Saturday work
• Potential for career advancement within the production planning field

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, charts, etc.)
• Oracle MRP experience preferred
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Technical capacity and ability to work with standard office equipment

Ideal Candidate Snapshot

• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to managing production processes
• Organized and efficient in handling multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross‑departmental collaboration
• Comfortable working in both office and production environments
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Other Relevant Information

• This role operates in a production office environment with periodic exposure to typical manufacturing conditions
• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, with overtime and Saturday work as needed
• Applicants should be able to work collaboratively with diverse teams