Strategic Demand Planner & Scheduler

IRIS USA, Inc.; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS USA, Inc. in Surprise, AZ seeks a Production Planner to develop and adjust the manufacturing plan based on customer forecasts and material availability.

You will coordinate inventory, scheduling, and transport to ensure on-time order fulfillment across multiple sites, interfacing with suppliers, production teams, and logistics partners. The role emphasizes production scheduling, forecasting principles, and proactive communication to optimize workflow and meet customer demand with accuracy

Qualifications

• Experience using standard office software and data tools.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations in spreadsheets.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and adjust production plan based upon availability of materials and equipment
• Plan and facilitate proper inventory of materials and equipment at production sites for production start to ensure on time and complete order fulfillment and shipping schedules
• Resolve exceptions utilizing factory change or shipping date change via the product availability notification
• Obtain weekly over the road and rail freight quote from carriers and coordinate transfer schedules using the most cost-effective transportation solutions
• Compile, prepare, and maintain weekly reports tracking customer shipment rejection transfer costs and related transportation
• Effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders using multiple tools to ensure effective visual communication
• Perform similar level or nature of duties as assigned

Skills

Computer basics

MS Office Suite

Basic Excel mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

IRIS USA, Inc. in Surprise, AZ seeks a Production Planner to develop and adjust the manufacturing plan based on customer forecasts and material availability.

You will coordinate inventory, scheduling, and transport to ensure on-time order fulfillment across multiple sites, interfacing with suppliers, production teams, and logistics partners. The role emphasizes production scheduling, forecasting principles, and proactive communication to optimize workflow and meet customer demand with accuracy