Production Planner / Scheduler

CIS; Swansea (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Medical plan enrollment

Accrued PTO available

Employee referral program

Supportive staffing team

Access to multiple opportunities

Fast and simple application process

Job summary

Carolina Industrial Staffing is seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler for Swansea, SC. The role involves creating and adjusting production plans, managing inventory, and coordinating with procurement to meet customer demand.

It is a full-time, on-site position with a Monday–Friday schedule and a starting pay of $77,000 per year. Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, monitoring stock, analyzing demand and capacity, and ensuring ERP/MRP data integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in SCM, Operations, Business Admin, Industrial Eng, Logistics, or related field.
• 2–5 years experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management, or related area.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and forecasting.
• Knowledge of scheduling, inventory control, MRP, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and communicate production schedules, including a rolling two-week plan.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are available in correct locations.
• Analyze demand forecasts, capacity, and inventory to prevent disruptions.
• Coordinate with procurement to forecast raw material needs and replenishment.
• Maintain item records and planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Process intercompany orders and stock-availability changes.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, quality, and customer service teams on daily operations and launches.
• Coordinate inventory movements and support import/export documentation and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce aged inventory, and control costs.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Production Planner / Scheduler (Swansea, SC)

Production Planner / Scheduler

Location: Sandy Run / Swansea
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term
Pay: $77,000/yr, starting

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Production Planner / Scheduler to support a busy food manufacturing operation. This position coordinates production schedules, inventory, and material availability to meet customer demand while keeping operations efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and communicate production schedules, including a rolling two-week production plan.

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials and products are available in the correct locations.

• Analyze demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory data to identify shortages and prevent disruptions.

• Coordinate with procurement to forecast raw material needs and support replenishment.

• Maintain accurate item records and planning information in ERP/MRP systems.

• Process intercompany orders, stock availability requests, and order changes.

• Work with production, warehouse, quality, customer service, and other departments to support daily operations and new product launches.

• Coordinate inventory movements and support import/export documentation and compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce aged inventory, and control costs.

Qualifications

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• Two to five years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management, supply chain, or manufacturing logistics is preferred.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and forecasting.

• Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory control, material requirements planning, and manufacturing operations.

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage changing priorities, maintain accurate records, and collaborate across departments.

Work Environment

This role involves working in both an office and an active manufacturing facility. Duties include extensive computer use, walking through production and warehouse areas, occasional standing and stair climbing, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in production areas.

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Medical plan enrollment options
• Accrued PTO available
• Employee referral program
• Supportive and responsive staffing team
• Access to multiple opportunities across the area
• Fast and simple application process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTICE

An updated resume is required to be considered. Please apply only if you meet the listed qualifications and possess the required experience. While we appreciate all interest, only those who meet the specified criteria will be contacted for further consideration.

Carolina Industrial Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Selection is based on qualifications, availability, and client needs.

This is a non-management position

This is a temp-to-hire position