Production Planner

Top Echelon LLC; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Stafford, VA is seeking a Production Planner to support planning and scheduling activities, aligning materials and orders with demand and production objectives. The role collaborates with Procurement, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure readiness and timely execution of schedules.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in production planning, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; knowledge of MRP concepts.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory levels, and capacity.
• Monitor work orders and production progress to ensure adherence to planned schedules.
• Review material shortages and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize disruptions.
• Create, release, and maintain manufacturing work orders within the ERP system.
• Support production readiness by ensuring materials, work orders, and planning data are accurate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MRP concepts

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint / Office 365

Job description

Job Title: Production Planner

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Stafford, VA (100% On-Site)

Estimated Salary: $70-$85,000 + Benefits

Position Summary

The Production Planner supports production planning and scheduling activities to ensure materials, resources, and manufacturing orders are aligned with customer demand and production objectives. This role partners closely with Procurement, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to maintain production readiness, monitor material availability, and support the timely execution of production schedules.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or related fields
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field & equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis
• Proficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Preferred Requirements

• Experience within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity
• Monitor work orders and production progress to ensure adherence to planned schedules
• Review material shortages and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize production disruptions
• Create, release, and maintain manufacturing work orders within the ERP system
• Support production readiness by ensuring materials, work orders, and planning data are accurate and available
• Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing information, and planning parameters
• Track work order status, schedule attainment, production progress, material consumption, and output accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning and scheduling issues
• Generate and maintain production, inventory, and planning reports
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing and program needs