Production Planning Manager

Virtual Hire Staffing; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Hire Staffing is seeking a Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, materials planning, and inventory control for a fast-paced manufacturing operation in New Jersey. You will align customer demand with capacity and material availability across sites, driving improvements in planning accuracy and inventory performance.

Responsibilities include developing production plans, forecasting requirements, managing inventory, coordinating across plant locations, and maintaining

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning, materials planning or inventory control in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards a plus).
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills; ability to interpret production data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production plans and schedules.
• Forecast production and material requirements based on demand, history and capacity.
• Manage raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to targets.
• Coordinate planning and material forecasting across multiple plants.
• Issue and maintain Manufacturing Orders, Bills of Materials and routings.
• Maintain planning parameters in the ERP/MRP system.
• Lead cycle counts and physical inventory and drive corrective actions.
• Lead production planning meetings and flag delays or shortages early.
• Build planning reports and KPIs, including Hyperion reporting.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

MRP systems

Excel reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Summary

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, materials planning, and inventory control for a fast-paced manufacturing operation. You’ll align customer demand with manufacturing capacity and material availability, coordinate across Production, Customer Service, and Inventory, and drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and inventory performance across multiple locations.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and execute production plans and schedules that meet customer and manufacturing objectives
• Forecast production and material requirements based on demand, history, inventory levels, and capacity
• Manage raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to established targets
• Coordinate production planning and material forecasting across multiple plant locations
• Issue and maintain Manufacturing Orders, Bills of Materials, and routings
• Maintain accurate planning parameters in the ERP/MRP system
• Lead cycle counts and physical inventory, analyze discrepancies, and drive corrective actions
• Lead production planning meetings and flag delays, capacity constraints, and material shortages early
• Build planning reports and KPIs, including quarterly Hyperion reporting
• Reduce excess inventory while protecting customer service levels
• Coach and support planning and inventory staff
• Ensure processes comply with ISO requirements and company controls

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years in production planning, materials planning, inventory control, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of MRP, scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards a plus)
• Advanced Excel and strong reporting skills
• Sharp analytical skills and the ability to interpret production, inventory, and demand data
• Ability to juggle competing priorities with a strong sense of urgency
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Supervisory or management experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Why You’ll Love It

• Own a high-visibility role at the center of production and customer commitments
• Influence planning across multiple manufacturing sites
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact efficiency and service