Strategic Production Planner (ERP/MRP)

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company

Winona (MN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 86,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand and capacity. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and schedule attainment.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP data management, KPI analysis, and supporting Lean improvements.

Qualifications

3–5 years of planning/supply chain/manufacturing experience preferred.
ERP/MRP experience required; Oracle preferred.
Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand and capacity.
Review forecasts, inventory, and material availability to create achievable production plans.
Monitor schedule attainment and adjust priorities as business needs change.
Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Quality to resolve production constraints.
Maintain planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
Analyze KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory, and schedule adherence.
Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.