Senior Planner

Resonetics

Bethel (CT)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 113,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Job summary

Resonetics is seeking a Senior Planner to manage complex production and material plans, balancing demand, capacity, and inventory. You will drive ERP-based planning, optimize resources, and coordinate with procurement and manufacturing teams across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to meet delivery targets and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in production planning, inventory management, or related Supply Chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
Advanced knowledge of production planning principles, MRP, capacity planning, forecasting and inventory management.
Proficiency with ERP systems and the ability to maintain and evaluate planning parameters and system outputs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex data, constraints, and business tradeoffs.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment.
Ability to independently manage complex priorities and lead planning activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Own and manage complex production and material plans within the ERP system, considering customer demand, forecast, capacity, material availability, inventory objectives, and delivery commitments.
Optimize production plans by partnering cross-functionally to assess capacity, identify constraints, and develop strategies to improve resource utilization
Analyze inventory levels, identify shortages and excess inventory, and recommend actions to balance customer service, production, and inventory objectives
Analyze material requirements, inventory positions, and demand to identify purchasing needs and timing; provide recommendations and priorities to Procurement to support production and inventory objectives.
Lead cross-functional alignment on priorities, customer commitments, complex constraints, and recovery plans
Monitor KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory, and forecast accuracy; identify trends and drive corrective actions when performance is off target
Support new product introductions and transitions to volume manufacturing by assessing material, capacity, inventory, and timing requirements
Develop and maintain ERP planning parameters, schedules, material planning data, and requirements as the system of record for production and material planning; serve as a site planning/ERP subject matter expert
Review and approve change requests from a supply chain perspective, assess planning impacts, and coordinate required planning actions
Analyze planning trends and lead initiatives to improve planning processes, systems, data quality, and standard work
Identify systemic planning risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalated issues requiring broader business or leadership decisions
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Production planning

MRP & capacity planning

Forecasting & inventory management

ERP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Planning leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Lean or continuous improvement experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Overview

Resonetics is a global leader in advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, and micro manufacturing, driving innovation in the medical device industry. With rapid expansion across all our locations, we continue to push the boundaries of technology while fostering a dynamic, employee-centered culture. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes Resonetics an exciting place for professionals passionate about shaping the future of micro-manufacturing and being part of something bigger.

The Senior Planner is responsible for managing complex production and material planning activities, balancing customer demand, capacity, material requirements, availability, and inventory objectives. This role leads cross-functional planning activities, drives delivery and inventory performance, and leads improvements to planning processes and systems.

Join Resonetics and be part of a team that’s redefining medical device manufacturing. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Own and manage complex production and material plans within the ERP system, considering customer demand, forecast, capacity, material availability, inventory objectives, and delivery commitments.
Optimize production plans by partnering cross-functionally to assess capacity, identify constraints, and develop strategies to improve resource utilization
Analyze inventory levels, identify shortages and excess inventory, and recommend actions to balance customer service, production, and inventory objectives
Analyze material requirements, inventory positions, and demand to identify purchasing needs and timing; provide recommendations and priorities to Procurement to support production and inventory objectives.
Lead cross-functional alignment on priorities, customer commitments, complex constraints, and recovery plans
Monitor KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory, and forecast accuracy; identify trends and drive corrective actions when performance is off target
Support new product introductions and transitions to volume manufacturing by assessing material, capacity, inventory, and timing requirements
Develop and maintain ERP planning parameters, schedules, material planning data, and requirements as the system of record for production and material planning; serve as a site planning/ERP subject matter expert
Review and approve change requests from a supply chain perspective, assess planning impacts, and coordinate required planning actions
Analyze planning trends and lead initiatives to improve planning processes, systems, data quality, and standard work
Identify systemic planning risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalated issues requiring broader business or leadership decisions
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

6+ years of experience in production planning, inventory management, or related Supply Chain roles within a manufacturing environment
Advanced knowledge of production planning principles, MRP, capacity planning, forecasting and inventory management
Proficiency with ERP systems and the ability to maintain and evaluate planning parameters and system outputs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex data, constraints, and business tradeoffs
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment.
Ability to independently manage complex priorities and lead planning activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience
Epicor ERP experience
Lean or continuous improvement experience
Multi-site planning experience
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent planning education

Physical Demands

Primarily office-based work requiring prolonged computer use and communication with cross-functional teams. Regular presence within the manufacturing environment may be required to understand production constraints and support planning activities.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range is $78,000k - $113,000k

Our company policy is that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

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