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Jobtailor; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Production Planning Analyst to develop, release, and manage production work orders, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and schedules. The role focuses on MRP optimization, material availability, and cross-functional coordination across Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering to avoid shortages and delays.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing planning, strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience, and certifications like CPIM/CSCP or Lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain experience in manufacturing
• ASCM CPIM and/or CSCP certifications preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and NPI coordination preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, release, and manage production work orders to support demand, capacity, and production schedules
• Analyze MRP recommendations and production demand to ensure material availability and efficient execution
• Monitor schedules, WIP, and inventory while identifying risks to on-time delivery
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve shortages and constraints
• Analyze BOMs and product structures to ensure material readiness
• Support NPI activities by coordinating planning, materials, and production changes
• Evaluate capacity, inventory, and priorities to optimize workflow and resource allocation
• Monitor performance metrics and communicate corrective actions to improve operations
• Analyze demand changes and communicate impacts to Supply Chain leadership
• Generate planning reports, schedules, and analytics to support business decisions
• Support expedited production requirements and recovery plans to meet commitments
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives in planning and manufacturing processes

Skills

Production Planning

MRP

New Product Introduction (NPI)

ERP/MRP Systems

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Workflow Optimization

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering

ASCM CPIM Certification

ASCM CSCP Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

• Develop, release, and manage production work orders to support customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and production schedules.


• Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) recommendations and production demand to ensure timely material availability and efficient manufacturing execution.


• Monitor production schedules, work order status, and material constraints while identifying risks that could impact on-time delivery.


• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and production constraints.


• Analyze engineering changes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and product structure to ensure accurate planning, material availability, and production readiness.


• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating production planning, material readiness, engineering changes, and manufacturing implementation.


• Evaluate production capacity, inventory availability, and manufacturing priorities to optimize workflow, material utilization, and resource allocation.


• Monitor production performance, schedule attainment, work-in-process (WIP), and inventory levels while recommending corrective actions to improve operational performance.


• Analyze demand changes, production priorities, and supply constraints to evaluate schedule impacts and communicate planning recommendations to Supply Chain leadership.


• Generate and maintain planning reports, production schedules, inventory analyses, and operational metrics to support business decisions.


• Support expedited production requirements, recovery plans, and schedule changes to meet customer commitments and business objectives.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on production planning, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred


• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered


• ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred


• ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), preferred


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred


• Minimum of three (3) years of production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, production control, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment


• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience strongly preferred


• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and material management


• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and manufacturing operations


• Working knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), production scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in production planning, material management, and supply chain optimization, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing efficiency. Proficient in analyzing production schedules, inventory levels, and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement and meet customer commitments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Planning


• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)


• New Product Introduction (NPI)


• ERP/MRP Systems


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Production Scheduling


• Materials Planning


• Inventory Management


• Bills of Material (BOMs)


• Manufacturing Processes


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Organizational Skills


• Operational Performance Metrics


• Workflow Optimization

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills


• Collaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)


• ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Industry Keywords

• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)


• Continuous Improvement


• Supply Chain Management


• Manufacturing Environment


• Production Control

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Office


• ERP Systems