Production Planner - Materials & Scheduling (In-Office)

Flex-O-Glass, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-O-Glass, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Production Planner to join our materials and purchasing team. The role focuses on material availability, weekly production scheduling, and inventory control in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with production supervisors, plant managers and sales to meet customer needs while maintaining safety, quality and productivity. Working hours are 8am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Experience in buying or scheduling, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient in Excel, IQMS ERP, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Raw Material Management: Ensure timely creation of purchase orders, resolve inventory discrepancies, and maintain raw material availability.
• Scheduling & Forecasting: Maintain weekly production schedules, adjusting quantities based on forecasts and inventory targets.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials; perform cycle counts on raw materials weekly and on spot basis as needed.
• Communication: Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as production supervisors, plant managers, sales team members and supplier's customer service representatives.
• Initiatives: Provide support for cost out projects and review internally for any optimization opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Experience in buying or scheduling

Math proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IQMS ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flex-O-Glass, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Production Planner to join our materials and purchasing team. The role focuses on material availability, weekly production scheduling, and inventory control in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with production supervisors, plant managers and sales to meet customer needs while maintaining safety, quality and productivity. Working hours are 8am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.