Production Planning Co-Op: Kickstart Your SAP Scheduling

Johnson & Johnson; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes division is recruiting a Production Planning Co-Op in Warsaw, IN. The role supports scheduling, data maintenance, reporting, and production follow-up while gaining practical manufacturing and supply chain planning experience under experienced planners.

The position emphasizes weekly scheduling, ERP SAP data checks, and collaboration with manufacturing partners. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and available 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university during the Co-Op period.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, or production concepts through coursework or prior work experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn production planning systems and processes are required.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and follow documented procedures and instructions is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and updating weekly production schedules based on established priorities.
• Create and update work orders in the planning system under the direction of a production planner.
• Review basic material and inventory information and communicate potential shortages to the planning team.
• Maintain planning data, spreadsheets, reports, and scheduling trackers.
• Communicate production priorities and schedule updates to manufacturing partners.
• Follow up on open work orders and help document schedule status.
• Develop / support routine production planning metrics, including schedule attainment, inventory status, and work-in-process reporting.
• Standardize with ERP SAP data checks and work order accuracy.
• Help prepare purchase requisitions or material requests as directed.
• Participate in planning meetings, improvement projects, and assigned training activities.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, compliance, and company policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Industrial Engineering/Business Admin or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes division is recruiting a Production Planning Co-Op in Warsaw, IN. The role supports scheduling, data maintenance, reporting, and production follow-up while gaining practical manufacturing and supply chain planning experience under experienced planners.

The position emphasizes weekly scheduling, ERP SAP data checks, and collaboration with manufacturing partners. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and available 40 hours weekly.