Production Planner - Scheduling & On-Time Delivery

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Healthcare

Bonus potential

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner in New Jersey to support manufacturing operations by reviewing customer demand, releasing manufacturing orders, and scheduling production for on-time delivery.

This early-career role offers growth within a dynamic production environment. The ideal candidate has 1+ years in production planning or related fields, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Infor XA a plus), and strong organizational and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Production Planning, Production Control, Scheduling, Materials Planning, Supply Chain, or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems; Infor XA experience is a plus.
• Understanding of production scheduling, work orders, material planning, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review customer demand, new orders, and revise orders through reports and the ERP/MRP system.
• Release and schedule manufacturing orders based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Manage production schedules and priorities with Production Departments.
• Monitor the status of orders throughout the production process.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials to review material requirements, inventory availability, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor incoming material deliveries and identify shortages or delays impacting production schedules.
• Report potential production, material, or scheduling issues to management affecting On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Provide Sales with estimated lead times for new orders and updates on existing orders.
• Coordinate production priorities with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Sales.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain schedules, work orders, inventory requirements, and planning data.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to support delivery requirements.
• Analyze schedules, material availability, inventory levels, and manufacturing requirements to identify constraints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning, scheduling, inventory control, and workflow.
• Follow directions from Production Planning Supervisor and management, and adhere to EH&S policies.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Planning, Scheduling, Logistics, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Infor XA

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner in New Jersey to support manufacturing operations by reviewing customer demand, releasing manufacturing orders, and scheduling production for on-time delivery.

This early-career role offers growth within a dynamic production environment. The ideal candidate has 1+ years in production planning or related fields, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Infor XA a plus), and strong organizational and Excel skills.