Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Inventory

DeZURIK, Inc.; Sartell (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health Savings Account with company-mp

Retirement plan with company match

Granite Assistance Fund

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

DeZURIK, Inc. is seeking a Planner to connect customer demand with manufacturing execution in Sartell, MN.

You will collaborate with Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations to manage production schedules, optimize inventory and ensure on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in a related field and at least 3 years of planning experience in manufacturing, with MRP systems and APICS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment using MRP.
• APICS certification or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of job shop manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule customer orders for assigned valve product lines, ensuring realistic and achievable delivery commitments.
• Analyze BOMs, material availability, routing, and capacity constraints to establish and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and resolve shortages, inventory discrepancies, and scheduling challenges that could impact customer deliveries.
• Partner with Purchasing and Manufacturing teams to optimize lot sizes, lead times, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Maintain MRP system integrity through forecasts, demand trends, safety stock levels, and lead time performance.
• Release and expedite production orders while ensuring priorities remain aligned with customer commitments and business objectives.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a key problem-solver across the organization, helping navigate changing priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Inventory management

Production planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Materials/SC or related field

APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DeZURIK, Inc. is seeking a Planner to connect customer demand with manufacturing execution in Sartell, MN.

You will collaborate with Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations to manage production schedules, optimize inventory and ensure on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in a related field and at least 3 years of planning experience in manufacturing, with MRP systems and APICS certification preferred.