Production Planning Specialist

Pure Power Technologies Inc; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Power Technologies Inc is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to coordinate production planning, scheduling, and inventory management to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and efficiency. This role collaborates across Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop schedules that align with demand and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing setting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.
• Analyze orders, forecasts, and production requirements to create achievable manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor material availability and identify shortages impacting production or deliveries.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve shortages and expedite critical components.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain planning parameters and data accuracy.
• Review production schedules and adjust priorities as demand or operations change.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve flow.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Track production performance and communicate schedule risks to leadership.
• Support S&OP activities and demand planning initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Inventory Accuracy, Inventory Turns, Material Availability, Production Backlog.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and inventory performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Production Planning

Scheduling

Materials Planning

Supply Chain

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

QAD

Oracle

Plex

Epicor

Job description

The Production Planning Specialist is responsible for coordinating production planning, material scheduling, and inventory management activities to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing inventory levels and manufacturing efficiency. This position works closely with Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop and maintain production schedules that support customer demand and business objectives.

The ideal candidate has experience balancing customer requirements, production capacity, material availability, and inventory while thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.
• Analyze customer orders, forecasts, and production requirements to create achievable manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor material availability and identify shortages that could impact production or customer deliveries.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve material shortages and expedite critical components when necessary.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain planning parameters and ensure data accuracy.
• Review production schedules and adjust priorities as customer demand or operational requirements change.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve production flow.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Track production performance and communicate schedule risks to leadership.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities and demand planning initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators including:
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Inventory Turns
  • Material Availability
  • Production Backlog
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, scheduling accuracy, and inventory performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain efficiency and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of production planning, scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Production Planning
  • MRP/ERP Systems
  • Capacity Planning
  • Inventory Control
  • Manufacturing Operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Preferred

• Experience in automotive, diesel, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or other high-volume precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SAP, QAD, Oracle, Plex, Epicor, or similar ERP systems.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP processes.