Senior Production Planning & Materials Manager

Talent Search Pro; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Pro is seeking a Planning Manager in New Jersey to oversee production planning, scheduling, materials planning, and inventory control to meet customer requirements. You will lead planning activities, coordinate with multiple departments, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to manage inventories across locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and materials management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor and maintain raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Forecast production and material requirements based on demand and capacity.
• Coordinate material requirements to ensure availability for schedules.
• Identify initiatives to reduce excess inventory and optimize inventory levels.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and drive corrective actions to improve accuracy.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP knowledge

Tools

ERP/SCM systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Talent Search Pro is seeking a Planning Manager in New Jersey to oversee production planning, scheduling, materials planning, and inventory control to meet customer requirements. You will lead planning activities, coordinate with multiple departments, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to manage inventories across locations.