Production Planner I - Precision Optics & ERP Scheduling

Vytran LLC; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate assembly floor activities in Newton, NJ, and ensure on-time delivery and quality alignment. You will manage demand, supply, and production planning using Dynamics 365 F&O, collaborating with purchasers and other teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on planning experience in manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. Travel between Thorlabs locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production planning or scheduling within manufacturing/assembly.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Experience with complex planning, forecasting, and product lifecycle programs.
• Proficiency with BOMs and routing processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work for assembly floor under Team Lead guidance using ERP/MRP (Dynamics 365 F&O).
• Develop and maintain production plans for assigned product lines.
• Schedule assembly of finished goods and sub-assemblies based on capacity.
• Release production orders to manufacturing floor based on components and capacity.
• Maintain and update production lead/queue times; monitor inventory levels of materials and finished goods.
• Identify shortages, excess inventory, and stock-out risks.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dynamics 365 F&O

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate assembly floor activities in Newton, NJ, and ensure on-time delivery and quality alignment. You will manage demand, supply, and production planning using Dynamics 365 F&O, collaborating with purchasers and other teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on planning experience in manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. Travel between Thorlabs locations may be required.