Strategic Production Planner (ERP & Materials)

American Rheinmetall; Saint Marys Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall in Saint Marys, Ohio, is seeking a Production Planner in the Materials department to create and manage production schedules, balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity and inventory objectives. You will ensure materials arrive per the schedule and manage replenishment to support operations.

This role requires maintaining ERP data, issuing release orders, coordinating with vendors, and supporting on-time delivery, cost reduction, and quality improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Business preferred.
• Minimum of one year, preferably more than three years, in supply chain experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and strong MS Office skills (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and communicate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules to support customer and operational requirements.
• Review demand, forecasts, and production capacity to create effective production plans.
• Monitor system requirements to identify capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and validate planning, inventory, and master data within the ERP system to ensure scheduling accuracy.
• Issue release orders consistent with ERP system requirements to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate delivery of materials with vendors and expedite shipments to meet production schedules.
• Review inventories through cycle counts for accuracy and cross-check ERP system reports.
• Work with Production Operations to adjust schedules based on supply or labor availability.
• Participate in yearly inventory planning and counts.
• Cross-train and support planning, scheduling, and inventory management activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Business

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Plex

Job description

American Rheinmetall in Saint Marys, Ohio, is seeking a Production Planner in the Materials department to create and manage production schedules, balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity and inventory objectives. You will ensure materials arrive per the schedule and manage replenishment to support operations.

This role requires maintaining ERP data, issuing release orders, coordinating with vendors, and supporting on-time delivery, cost reduction, and quality improvements across