Production Planning Specialist

alamogroupexternal; Michigan; On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

alamogroupexternal is seeking a Planning Clerk to provide administrative and operational support to the Planning department in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on maintaining production planning data, coordinating cross-functional communication, and ensuring accurate ERP/MRP transactions.

Responsibilities include developing production schedules, monitoring order status, ensuring inventory accuracy, and generating daily reports and dashboards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative, planning, scheduling, inventory control, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating production schedules to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production order status and communicate schedule changes to appropriate departments.
• Support inventory accuracy through routine system data validation, inventory transactions, and record maintenance.
• Coordinate communication between Planning, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams regarding production priorities and material availability.
• Prepare, compile, and distribute daily production reports, planning metrics, and operational dashboards.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure planning records, bills of material, and related documentation are updated accurately.
• Assist with material availability reviews and identify potential shortages or constraints that may impact production schedules.
• Maintain planning files, production documentation, and departmental records in accordance with company procedures.
• Support cycle count activities, inventory reconciliation, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Assist with production scheduling activities and provide administrative support to the Planning department.
• Enter and maintain data within the ERP/MRP system while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning and scheduling issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information and planning data.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Associate degree in Business or Supply Chain

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

alamogroupexternal is seeking a Planning Clerk to provide administrative and operational support to the Planning department in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on maintaining production planning data, coordinating cross-functional communication, and ensuring accurate ERP/MRP transactions.

Responsibilities include developing production schedules, monitoring order status, ensuring inventory accuracy, and generating daily reports and dashboards.