Production Planner - ENT

Dexian; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a Production Planner to sequence kits, release orders, and coordinate with 3PL and materials teams to ensure timely kit delivery. The role requires 1+ years of operations experience and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Proficiency in SAP MRP and lean improvements is preferred, with a shift from 2 PM to 12 AM and potential overtime. The Production Planner will also monitor discrepancies, support cycle counts, and drive takt efficiency across multiple product

Qualifications

• 1+ years of operations experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems with urgency.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Execute the schedule through releasing and sequencing of kits to material handlers for picking.
• Coordinate with 3PL and materials teams for timely delivery of kits.
• Delegate inventory transactions.
• Drive scheduling and picking of kits.
• Record discrepancies, coordinate cycle counts, and communicate expedites.
• Coordinate hot inbound deliveries with receiving team.
• Track turnbacks to standard processes and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure production takt is met to achieve planned results.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Lean manufacturing/Kaizen

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP MRP systems

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for sequencing kits and delegating inventory movements. This role is crucial for having our lines run efficiently while meeting customer expectations, and is a lynchpin between communication of our materials planning, material execution, 3PL, and operations teams. This role has major influence on the success of multiple product lines.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for executing the schedule through the releasing and sequencing of kits to the material handlers for picking.
• Responsible for coordinating with the 3PL and the materials teams to ensure timely delivery of kits.
• Responsible for delegating inventory transactions.
• Responsible for driving the scheduling and picking of kits.
• Responsible for recording discrepancies, coordinating cycle counts, and communicating expedites.
• Work with receiving team to coordinate hot inbound deliveries.
• Track turnback's to standard processes and perform root cause analysis to help solve systemic issues
• Ensure production takt is met to achieve planned results

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work with urgency
• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of operations experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail oriented and strong written and oral communicator
• Proficient in SAP MRP systems (or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and kaizen continuous improvements.

Education:

• HS Diploma/GED

Shift:

Shift 2-12:00pm - 9pm, Monday through Friday, with some overtime needed when necessary

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting‑edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory‑changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.