Strategic Production Planner | ERP & Inventory Optimizer

LITEON Technology Corp.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LITEON Technology Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production activities with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory and efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–5 years in production planning with SAP and ERP systems, strong analytics, and excellent communication to drive on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and production planning tools.
• Understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management concepts.
• Experience in electronics or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data analysis).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor material availability and collaborate with procurement to avoid shortages.
• Manage production orders, scheduling, and capacity planning in ERP/MES systems.
• Track daily production performance and resolve scheduling or material-related issues.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Drive on-time delivery (OTD) and support customer requirement fulfillment.
• Analyze demand variability and adjust plans to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (SCM, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse).
• Prepare reports on production status, capacity utilization, and inventory metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for planning and scheduling processes.

Skills

ERP systems

SAP

MRP

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

LITEON Technology Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production activities with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory and efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–5 years in production planning with SAP and ERP systems, strong analytics, and excellent communication to drive on-time delivery.