Strategic Production Planner

ICP Group; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

401(k) employer plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Values-driven culture

Job summary

ICP Group in Andover, MA seeks an Associate Production Planner to support manufacturing operations. You will help coordinate production schedules, monitor materials, and collaborate with plant teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate or a manufacturing professional transitioning into planning. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is valuable, with potential growth in BOMs, lead times, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, inventory control, supply chain, operations, or related environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience with Syspro is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of MRP, production planning, inventory management, or supply chain concepts is a plus.
• Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a manufacturing and supply chain organization.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on demand, materials, labor, and capacity.
• Monitor production activities and adjust schedules to changes in priorities or constraints.
• Track production progress and support on-time completion of manufacturing orders.
• Support forecasting and planning activities by providing production and inventory information.
• Work with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure raw materials are available.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Maintain planning data in ERP, including BOMs, lead times, and production information.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and production efficiency.
• Assist with managing manufacturing and intercompany production orders.
• Track order status and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and maintain planning metrics such as schedule attainment, inventory levels, and production performance.
• Use Excel and other tools to analyze data and support decision-making.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics, and Finance to support goals.
• Communicate scheduling changes, material shortages, and priorities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Syspro

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

ICP Group in Andover, MA seeks an Associate Production Planner to support manufacturing operations. You will help coordinate production schedules, monitor materials, and collaborate with plant teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate or a manufacturing professional transitioning into planning. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is valuable, with potential growth in BOMs, lead times, and inventory management.