Strategic Production & Logistics Planner

Forte Opening Solutions; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions is seeking a Production & Logistics Planner in West Deptford Township, NJ. This role is responsible for capacity planning and logistics coordination across company locations, ensuring optimal production output and cost savings.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, production planning experience, and proficiency in logistics coordination. A degree in a related field is required. The position reports to the Purchasing & Planning Manager and offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Production Planning experience focusing on manufacturing wood or metal products.
• Minimum of 1 year in logistics coordination or analytics.
• Strong analytical skills for detailed planning communication.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a capacity planning model connected to ERP for all locations.
• Coordinate and schedule outbound logistics for production routes.
• Optimize inventory usage during production.

Skills

Production Planning experience

Logistics coordination

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Subject matter expertise in ERP/MRP systems

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, economics, or analytics

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Forte Opening Solutions is seeking a Production & Logistics Planner in West Deptford Township, NJ. This role is responsible for capacity planning and logistics coordination across company locations, ensuring optimal production output and cost savings.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, production planning experience, and proficiency in logistics coordination. A degree in a related field is required. The position reports to the Purchasing & Planning Manager and offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.