Senior Production Planner & Inventory Lead

Josh Pros LLC; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee production planning, scheduling, materials planning, inventory control, and material availability to support manufacturing operations.

Lead cross-functional coordination between Production, Customer Service, Inventory, and other departments; drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, inventory levels, and materials management while ensuring on-time delivery and optimal production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning, materials planning, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; JD Edwards is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production plans and schedules to meet customer requirements and manufacturing objectives.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate levels of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory in accordance with guidelines.
• Forecast production and material requirements based on demand, forecasts, and capacity.
• Coordinate material requirements to ensure materials are available to support schedules.
• Identify and coordinate initiatives to reduce excess inventory and improve service levels.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Materials planning

Inventory control

ERP/MRP

JD Edwards

Excel

Leadership

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP/MRP systems

Hyperion reporting

Job description

Josh Pros LLC in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee production planning, scheduling, materials planning, inventory control, and material availability to support manufacturing operations.

Lead cross-functional coordination between Production, Customer Service, Inventory, and other departments; drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, inventory levels, and materials management while ensuring on-time delivery and optimal production efficiency.