Production Planner - 408798

Atrium; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium, based in the New York City area, is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate scheduling across material groups and optimize inventory to meet customer due dates. The role requires close collaboration with multiple teams to mitigate risks and keep production on track.

Candidates must reside within commutable distance of NYC/Long Island and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a dynamic, professional workplace.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in production, materials handling, or related supply chain roles.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and strong math.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical accuracy.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Schedule components and sub-assemblies across production stages to meet deliveries.
• Set stocking levels for finished goods, in-process items, and raw components.
• Respond to MRP signals tied to master schedule and demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with the Planning Manager on risk mitigation and backup planning.
• Flag at-risk or late materials before they threaten delivery commitments.
• Monitor shortages and generate shortage-tracking reports.
• Coordinate with production and shipping to meet service levels.
• Work with global production sites to manage floor stock and material flow.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Excel skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Materials Management

Associate's degree with related experience

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a company that designs and supplies technical parts used across many industries worldwide. This fast-paced, corporate organization satisfies specialty needs for its clients while maintaining a high level of professionalism. The company boasts a friendly and collaborative culture and is seeking a

Our client is a company that designs and supplies technical parts used across many industries worldwide. This fast-paced, corporate organization satisfies specialty needs for its clients while maintaining a high level of professionalism. The company boasts a friendly and collaborative culture and is seeking a Production Planner to join its team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$36/hr - $42/hr

Position Overview

The Production Planner coordinates scheduling for assigned material groups to keep production running smoothly, flags supply risks early, and partners across teams to resolve bottlenecks so customer orders ship on time while maintaining inventory at target levels. This role also drives cross-functional coordination to accelerate restocking efforts and support delivery targets.

This position is based in the NYC/Long Island area. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the designated work location. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities Of The Production Planner

• Schedule components and sub-assemblies across production stages to keep deliveries on track.
• Apply inventory policy to set appropriate stocking levels for finished goods, in-process items, and raw components.
• Respond to MRP-generated signals tied to the master schedule, customer orders, and demand forecasts.
• Partner with the Planning Manager on risk mitigation and backup planning.
• Flag at-risk or late materials to stakeholders before they threaten delivery commitments.
• Monitor shortages and generate and distribute shortage tracking reports.
• Maintain ongoing communication with other departments to stay ahead of demand shifts and emerging issues.
• Coordinate with the Production and Shipping teams so stock moves out according to agreed service levels.
• Manage the flow of materials across international production sites to meet customer due dates.
• Collaborate with production sites to sequence and prioritize build schedules appropriately.
• Prevent shortages by actively managing warehouse inventory positions.
• Work with global production sites to resolve kitting shortages and related issues.
• Partner with the kitting area to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with production sites on floor stock and bulk material needs ahead of shipment.
• Confirm production sites receive complete raw material lists, shipping paperwork, and electronic drawings needed to run production.
• Work with Manufacturing to stage sub-assemblies for on-time dispatch to production sites according to schedule.

Required Experience/Skills For The Production Planner

• 3-5 years of experience in production, materials handling, vendor coordination, or a related supply chain or operations function.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, and strong math skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical accuracy.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and quick to learn.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Production Planner

• 4+ years of related experience.
• Prior MRP system experience is a strong plus.
• Experience in a corporate setting.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Materials Management preferred.
• Associate's degree will be considered with additional relevant work experience.

Benefits

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).