Strategic Production & Inventory Planner

Broadata Communications, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $71,000-$96,000

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

2 weeks paid vacation

1 week sick pay & 10 company holidays

Group life insurance

Job summary

Broadata Communications, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a highly organized Planner to manage production and material planning, ensuring on-time delivery by aligning demand with capacity.

This hands-on role requires close collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to keep production flowing smoothly in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in production or material planning, a solid understanding of MRP/ERP (SAGE

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or related field is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in production or material planning in a manufacturing or regulated environment (e.g., electronics, medical device, aerospace).
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAGE preferred or equivalent).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to interpret demand forecasts, BOMs, and production schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory status.
• Create and manage work orders and material requirements through the MRP system.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels to support on-time production and fulfillment.
• Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to resolve material constraints and scheduling conflicts.
• Analyze demand trends and supplier lead times to optimize safety stock and planning strategies.
• Coordinate and implement engineering changes that impact production schedules.
• Communicate production updates, material shortages, and schedule changes to internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on accuracy, lead time reduction, and inventory optimization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or related field

APICS CPIM

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

SAGE ERP

Job description

Broadata Communications, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a highly organized Planner to manage production and material planning, ensuring on-time delivery by aligning demand with capacity.

This hands-on role requires close collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to keep production flowing smoothly in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in production or material planning, a solid understanding of MRP/ERP (SAGE