Senior Production Planner: Drive Demand, Supply & Efficiency

Nidec Motor Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

401(k) with generous match

Paid time off & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Mankato, MN is seeking a Senior Production Planner to coordinate demand, supply, and material planning across manufacturing schedules. You will optimize resource use, manage data in ERP systems, and drive on-time delivery with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in planning, strong analytical skills, and ERP/MRP proficiency. Bachelor’s degree preferred. The role includes a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the planning field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• 2+ years of Oracle experience preferred.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with ERP, MRP, and production planning systems.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed planning decisions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex planning scenarios with minimal supervision.
• Able to export/download data from ERP system and manipulate it in spreadsheet fashion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans that balance customer demand, inventory targets, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Customer Service teams to ensure alignment of production priorities.
• Analyze demand and supply changes, evaluate impacts to production schedules, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor work order availability, material shortages, and capacity constraints to proactively prevent production interruptions.
• Drive schedule adherence and support continuous improvements in planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Utilize planning and ERP systems to manage production requirements, maintain data accuracy, and support decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve complex planning issues while providing recommendations to improve workflow and business performance.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives through effective management of production schedules and material requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for production planning processes, systems, and best practices.
• Maintain planning metrics and scorecards.
• Monitor on-time delivery, schedule attainment, work order completion, shortage performance, and inventory health.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on operational excellence and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Planning

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP

MRP

Excel

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation in Mankato, MN is seeking a Senior Production Planner to coordinate demand, supply, and material planning across manufacturing schedules. You will optimize resource use, manage data in ERP systems, and drive on-time delivery with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in planning, strong analytical skills, and ERP/MRP proficiency. Bachelor’s degree preferred. The role includes a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.