Senior Planner

Resonetics, LLC; Stony Hill (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Resonetics, a global leader in advanced engineering and micro-manufacturing, is seeking a Senior Planner to manage complex production and material plans within our ERP environment. You will balance demand, capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery and forecast accuracy, drive improvements in planning processes, and support new product introductions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in production planning, inventory management, or related Supply Chain roles in manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of production planning, MRP, capacity planning, forecasting and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and ability to maintain planning parameters and outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating data, constraints and tradeoffs.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration to influence decisions and drive alignment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage complex production and material plans within the ERP system.
• Optimize production plans by cross-functional collaboration to assess capacity and constraints.
• Analyze inventory levels and advise actions to balance service, production, and inventory objectives.
• Assess material requirements and demand to identify purchasing needs and timing for Procurement.
• Lead cross-functional alignment on priorities and recovery plans.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time delivery, inventory, and forecast accuracy and drive corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions and transitions to volume manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain ERP planning parameters and data as the system of record.
• Review change requests from a supply chain perspective and coordinate planning actions.
• Identify planning risks and escalate where necessary.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Capacity planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

ERP proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations

APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent

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.

Resonetics offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off (PTO); 10 paid holidays; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and applicable plan provisions.