Production Planning Specialist

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

Job summary

Stanadyne is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to coordinate production planning, material scheduling, and inventory management to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and efficiency. This role partners across Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain to maintain schedules aligned with demand and business goals.

The ideal candidate balances customer requirements with capacity and material availability in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with freight modes, carrier networks, incoterms, and shipping docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Analyze orders, forecasts, and requirements to create achievable schedules.
• Monitor material availability and identify shortages impacting production or deliveries.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve shortages and expedite components.
• Schedule inbound/outbound shipments to meet production and delivery needs.
• Track shipments, communicate delays, and resolve exceptions with carriers, suppliers, and customers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Support S&OP activities and demand planning initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/ERP systems

Capacity planning

Inventory control

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

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.
• Coordinate and schedule inbound and outbound shipments (LTL, FTL, parcel, and expedited) to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
• Track shipments in transit, proactively communicate delays, and resolve exceptions with carriers, suppliers, and customers.
• Work closely with production planning, purchasing, and customer service to prioritize shipments and support on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs, consolidate inbound shipments, and improve dock and warehouse efficiency.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of freight modes, carrier networks, Incoterms, and shipping documentation.
• 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.
• Production Planning
• Material Scheduling
• Inventory Management
• Capacity Planning
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Time Management

Stanadyne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, color, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.