Strategic Production Planner: ERP/MRP & Lean

MRG US LLC; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Components International (ECI) in Foxborough, MA is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain the master production schedule, translating customer demand into executable build plans that meet on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.

The role reports to the Vice President/General Manager MRG and requires close collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales to keep the schedule realistic and aligned with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing planning experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning, scheduling, or materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems for scheduling, work order management, and inventory control.
• Lean production techniques knowledge a plus; APICS/ASCM CPIM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain the master production schedule, balancing customer demand, plant capacity, labor availability, and material supply.
• Convert customer orders and forecasts into executable build plans, releasing work orders to the production floor with the correct quantities, routings, and due dates.
• Analyze demand signals, order backlog, and inventory positions in the ERP/MRP system to determine material and labor requirements.
• Plan and monitor raw material, component, and work-in-process inventory levels to support the schedule while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to expedite critical parts, resolve shortages, and confirm supplier delivery commitments.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and delivery risks to Operations, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

ERP/MRP experience

MS Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Electrical Components International (ECI) in Foxborough, MA is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain the master production schedule, translating customer demand into executable build plans that meet on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.

The role reports to the Vice President/General Manager MRG and requires close collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales to keep the schedule realistic and aligned with business priorities.