Strategic Materials & Production Planner

Regal Rexnord; Union Grove (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Drug

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Spending accounts (HSA, FSA)

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Production Planner to create and manage detailed production schedules based on customer orders and material availability. The role ensures inventory levels, coordinates procurement, and maintains accurate ERP data.

The position requires 2-4 years in production planning or manufacturing operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems. This onsite role emphasizes collaboration with supervisors and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, routings, and manufacturing process flows.
• Ability to read English and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders and material availability.
• Review and manage inventory levels to maintain optimal stock while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure required components are available to support the production plan.
• Monitor WIP and adjust schedule to address bottlenecks, labor constraints, equipment downtime or engineering changes.
• Analyze capacity requirements and recommend adjustments to staffing, shift patterns or machine utilization.
• Collaborate with manufacturing supervisors to communicate schedule changes, resolve conflicts, and support daily production needs.
• Track schedule adherence and identify root causes for delays or inefficiencies.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating production readiness, routing setup, and phase-in/phase-out planning.
• Maintain accurate planning data in the ERP system, including routings, lead times, and work center capacities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning processes and improve operational performance.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

JD Edwards

Epicor ERP

Job description

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Production Planner to create and manage detailed production schedules based on customer orders and material availability. The role ensures inventory levels, coordinates procurement, and maintains accurate ERP data.

The position requires 2-4 years in production planning or manufacturing operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems. This onsite role emphasizes collaboration with supervisors and continuous improvement.