Strategic Production Planner - Cross-Functional

Parker Hannifin Corporation; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in North Haven, CT, is seeking a Planner to support APBU production execution by reviewing backlog, releasing work orders, and monitoring material and capacity constraints. This role requires critical thinking beyond the current day’s schedule and collaboration across teams.

You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Procurement, Customer Service, Quality, and other support teams, while maintaining professional communication with customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret MRP signals to support planning decisions.
• Experience using Parker planning and procurement tools eCapacity and eProcurement.

Responsibilities

• Review daily backlog reports to evaluate job starts, production priorities, and alignment to customer requirements.
• Release and maintain work orders to the shop floor on a daily basis to support production schedules.
• Monitor material availability, capacity constraints, and production readiness.
• Read, interpret, and act upon MRP signals to support timely planning decisions.
• Use Parker planning and procurement tools, including eCapacity and eProcurement, to support capacity planning and material coordination.
• Perform multiple daily Gemba walks on the shop floor to identify bottlenecks and verify schedule progress.
• Communicate production risks and capacity concerns to management in a timely, clear manner.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MRP analysis

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

eCapacity

eProcurement

MRP software

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corporation in North Haven, CT, is seeking a Planner to support APBU production execution by reviewing backlog, releasing work orders, and monitoring material and capacity constraints. This role requires critical thinking beyond the current day’s schedule and collaboration across teams.

You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Procurement, Customer Service, Quality, and other support teams, while maintaining professional communication with customers as needed.