Production Planner — Master Scheduling & ERP Specialist

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC); Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

401k with company match

Cash balance pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

IDEAL Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to develop and optimize the Master Production Schedule using our ERP system, supporting demand, capacity, and inventory objectives.

You will bridge demand planning and manufacturing execution, ensuring achievable schedules and alignment with business priorities. The role requires experience in production planning, ERP/MRP, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HS degree and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• ERP/MRP/MPS experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Power BI experience preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize a Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with demand, capacity, and inventory goals.
• Translate forecasts and customer requirements into actionable production and supply plans.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans for capacity constraints and shortages.
• Lead scheduling reviews with production, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Utilize ERP to manage MPS, MRP, and supply planning activities.
• Ensure BOMs, routings, lead times, and inventory data are accurate.
• Configure ERP planning parameters (safety stock, lead times, reorder points, etc.).
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Sales, and Engineering to align plans.
• Support S&OP and IBP with scheduling and capacity insights.
• Report KPIs like on-time delivery, turns, and forecast accuracy.
• Identify root causes and lead corrective actions for planning gaps.
• Maintain a safe work environment and contribute to process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduling

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Demand planning

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 SCM

Job description

IDEAL Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to develop and optimize the Master Production Schedule using our ERP system, supporting demand, capacity, and inventory objectives.

You will bridge demand planning and manufacturing execution, ensuring achievable schedules and alignment with business priorities. The role requires experience in production planning, ERP/MRP, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.