Production Planner

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company in; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules balancing customer demand with capacity.

The role ensures material availability via ERP/MRP, places purchase orders with suppliers, and collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to keep orders on track. You will analyze KPIs, support Lean initiatives, and drive continuous improvement through accurate data management and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Manufacturing preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Production scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules balancing demand and capacity.
• Schedule attainment & prioritization: Monitor and adjust priorities to match demand.
• Material & purchasing coordination: Coordinate with Purchasing to secure materials and place purchase orders.
• Cross-functional problem solving: Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Quality to resolve constraints.
• Systems & data management: Maintain ERP/MRP data for real-time schedule visibility.
• Performance & KPI tracking: Track on-time delivery, inventory, and adherence to schedules.
• Communication & expediting: Support expediting with internal and external partners.
• Continuous improvement: Support Lean initiatives across planning processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At Watlow's Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it's a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer focused solutions.

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St. Louis, Missouri

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that balance customer demand and manufacturing capacity. This individual will also ensure optimal inventory and material availability through purchase order placement and communication with external suppliers. This role partners with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing efficiency and supporting operational excellence.

What you'll do:

• Production scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand and manufacturing capacity, reviewing forecasts, inventory, and material availability to build achievable production plans.
• Schedule attainment & prioritization: Monitor schedule attainment and adjust priorities as business needs change to keep production aligned with demand.
• Material & purchasing coordination: Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability, and place purchase orders for raw components to support the production plan.
• Cross-functional problem solving: Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Quality to resolve production constraints and keep orders on track.
• Systems & data management: Maintain planning data within ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate, real-time visibility into schedules and materials.
• Performance & KPI tracking: Analyze KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory, and schedule adherence to drive continuous improvement.
• Communication & expediting: Facilitate clear communication and support the expedite process with both internal customers and external suppliers.
• Continuous improvement: Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the planning and scheduling process.

What you'll need to succeed?

• 3-5 years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Manufacturing preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills