Production Planner & NPI Coordinator

Jobtailor; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Production Planning Analyst to develop, release, and manage production work orders, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and schedules. The role focuses on MRP optimization, material availability, and cross-functional coordination across Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering to avoid shortages and delays.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing planning, strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience, and certifications like CPIM/CSCP or Lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain experience in manufacturing
• ASCM CPIM and/or CSCP certifications preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and NPI coordination preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, release, and manage production work orders to support demand, capacity, and production schedules
• Analyze MRP recommendations and production demand to ensure material availability and efficient execution
• Monitor schedules, WIP, and inventory while identifying risks to on-time delivery
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve shortages and constraints
• Analyze BOMs and product structures to ensure material readiness
• Support NPI activities by coordinating planning, materials, and production changes
• Evaluate capacity, inventory, and priorities to optimize workflow and resource allocation
• Monitor performance metrics and communicate corrective actions to improve operations
• Analyze demand changes and communicate impacts to Supply Chain leadership
• Generate planning reports, schedules, and analytics to support business decisions
• Support expedited production requirements and recovery plans to meet commitments
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives in planning and manufacturing processes

Skills

Production Planning

MRP

New Product Introduction (NPI)

ERP/MRP Systems

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Workflow Optimization

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering

ASCM CPIM Certification

ASCM CSCP Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Production Planning Analyst to develop, release, and manage production work orders, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and schedules. The role focuses on MRP optimization, material availability, and cross-functional coordination across Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering to avoid shortages and delays.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing planning, strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience, and certifications like CPIM/CSCP or Lean Six Sigma.