Production Planner II: ERP-Driven, Cross-Functional, 401K

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Four Weeks Paid Vacation & Personal 시간

Paid Holidays (10)

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

401K with Employer Match

Company-Funded Short-Term Disability

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Quarterly Company Events & Lunches

Employee Voices via Safety Committee

Job summary

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC) is seeking a Production Planner II to oversee production orders, coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Inventory Control, Warehousing, and Production, and optimize material availability and workflow. The role relies on Microsoft Business Central (BC) for planning and daily updates.

The candidate will perform planning tasks with limited supervision, conduct research, prepare reports, manage small projects, and mentor junior staff under the

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Review and execute planning worksheet action items daily.
• Convert Firm Planned Orders (FPOs) into Released Production Orders (RPOs) when components are available.
• Review FPOs with shortages and coordinate with Purchasing to align or expedite material availability.
• Communicate regularly with Purchasing regarding open purchase orders and expected delivery dates.
• Partner with Inventory Control to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Schedule and release production orders to appropriate work centers based on capacity and priorities.
• Collaborate with Production on large or high-priority orders to ensure alignment and execution.
• Monitor and update item parameters (e.g., reorder points, safety stock) to support accurate planning.
• Maintain and adjust customer lead times based on actual performance, capacity and company directives.
• Create and maintain item numbers, routings, and bills of material (BOMs) as needed.
• Review BOMs and routings with Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to planners I staff.

Tools

Microsoft Business Central (BC) ERP

Job description

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC) is seeking a Production Planner II to oversee production orders, coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Inventory Control, Warehousing, and Production, and optimize material availability and workflow. The role relies on Microsoft Business Central (BC) for planning and daily updates.

The candidate will perform planning tasks with limited supervision, conduct research, prepare reports, manage small projects, and mentor junior staff under the