Materials Planner
Location: Carrollton, GA
Salary: $77,879.00 USD Annually - $93,455.00 USD Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $78,000 - $93,000 per year
Position Overview
We are seeking a Production Scheduler Supervisor to oversee production planning and scheduling activities within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity while ensuring operational efficiency and on-time delivery performance.
The ideal candidate will have experience in production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, forecasting, and ERP systems such as SAP.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Analyze customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity to develop effective production plans.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure resources are available and schedules are executed successfully.
- Monitor production performance and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities, material shortages, or operational challenges.
- Support capacity planning efforts across multiple production lines and work centers.
- Track and analyze production metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to key stakeholders.
- Assist with inventory management to balance production requirements and customer service goals.
- Ensure production plans support business objectives while maximizing plant utilization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in:
- Production Scheduling
- Production Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing Operations
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- SAP or other ERP system experience preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
Preferred Backgrounds
- Production Scheduler
- Master Scheduler
- Production Planner
- Supply Planner
- Materials Planner
- Production Control Planner
- Demand Planner
- Manufacturing Planner
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $78,000 - $93,000 annually
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Stable Full-Time Employment
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Monday through Friday
- Day Shift
- Additional hours as needed to support production operations