Production Planning Lead

DSJ Global; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Production Planning Lead to oversee purchasing, planning, and inventory control at their Fort Worth site. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Business or Logistics and 3+ years of experience in planning or supply chain roles. Responsibilities include managing inventory levels, maintaining ERP data, and coordinating with teams on demand schedules. This full-time position requires onsite presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in planning or supply chain roles.
• Experience in procurement and inventory management within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee buyer/planner duties for site production needs.
• Manage inventory levels and safety stock against forecasts.
• Maintain ERP data for purchasing and supplier integration.
• Coordinate with internal teams on demand schedules and delivery timing.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and risk management processes.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Intermediate MS Excel skills

Supplier relationship management

Education

BS in Business, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Production Planning Lead Overview

This client is looking for a Production Planning Lead to manage purchasing, planning, and inventory control at our manufacturing site. This role ensures materials and components are available on time, at the right quality and cost, to keep production running smoothly.

The Production Planning Lead Will be Responsible For:

• Oversee buyer/planner duties for site production needs.
• Manage inventory levels and safety stock against forecasts.
• Maintain ERP data for purchasing and supplier integration.
• Coordinate with internal teams on demand schedules and delivery timing.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and risk management processes.

The Production Planning Lead Should Have the Following Qualifications:

• BS in Business, Logistics, or related field, plus 3+ years in planning or supply chain roles.
• Experience in procurement and inventory management within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling.
• Experience with GMP or cGMP.

This is a full-time permanent position in the Dallas - Fort Worth Metro that requires you to be onsite 5 days a week.