Production Planner - Beaverton, OR

Ralliant; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production plans that meet customer demand while optimizing inventory and capacity. You will translate forecasts into executable schedules using Oracle Manufacturing and Demantra, ensuring material availability and on-time delivery.

Collaborating with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, and Suppliers, you will drive planning accuracy, manage exceptions, and support continuous improvement across the supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years in production planning or related areas.
• Experience with Oracle Manufacturing, Oracle ERP, or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/MPS, production scheduling, inventory control, and forecast management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on orders, forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
• Convert demand into production schedules supporting customer commitments and operations.
• Manage planning data, lead times, and forecasting parameters within Oracle.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align plans.
• Communicate schedule risks, shortages, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.

Skills

MRP/MPS processes

Production scheduling

Inventory control

Forecast management

Supply chain planning

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle Manufacturing

Demantra

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support customer demand, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity requirements. This role utilizes Oracle Manufacturing, Demantra, and related planning systems to translate demand forecasts into executable production schedules while ensuring material availability, on-time delivery, and efficient inventory management.

The Production Planner works closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, and Supplier Partners to balance customer requirements with operational constraints and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints
• Convert demand requirements into production schedules that support customer commitments and operational objectives
• Manage planning exceptions, expedite critical orders, and resolve supply-demand imbalances
• Monitor and maintain planning parameters, forecast consumption, lead times, and item planning attributes within Oracle

Oracle and Planning Systems:

• Utilize Oracle Manufacturing and Demantra planning tools to maintain accurate planning data
• Review planning reports, DRP workbench outputs, demand forecasts, and exception messages
• Maintain planning attributes including sourcing strategies, split percentages, forecasting parameters, and item master data
• Conduct system analysis and recommend improvements to planning processes and data integrity

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Buyers, Manufacturing Supervisors, Program Managers, Engineering, and Operations leadership to align production plans
• Participate in PSI, Monthly R&O, NPI, ECR, and production readiness reviews
• Communicate schedule risks, shortages, and recovery plans to stakeholders
• Coordinate production priorities to support customer commitments and business objectives

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities
• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, inventory turns, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery
• Develop and maintain standard work, planning metrics, and process documentation
• Drive root cause analysis for recurring supply chain and planning issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of production planning, supply chain, manufacturing planning, or materials management experience
• Experience working within Oracle Manufacturing, Oracle ERP, or comparable ERP systems
• Strong understanding of:
  • MRP/MPS processes
  • Production scheduling
  • Inventory control
  • Forecast management
  • Supply chain planning
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Manufacturing 11i/Fusion environments
• Experience with Demantra or advanced planning systems
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification
• Experience supporting high-mix manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, FBS, or continuous improvement methodologies

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next‑generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high‑performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission‑critical advances across industries, enabling real‑world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Tektronix

Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision‑engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world‑changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!

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