Strategic Production Planner | Inventory & Demand

ESAB; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ESAB in Denton, Texas is seeking a Planner to join the Materials team. The role focuses on keeping products in stock or produced on time, while coordinating with multiple departments to meet demand and ship readiness.

Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will analyze work orders, inventory, and schedules, propose planning parameter adjustments, and help ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment. Requires 3+ years of planning experience and familiarity with SAP/JDE.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inventory/production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electronics and mechanical products.
• Experience creating and managing complex manufacturing process schedules.
• Great computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current work order requirements, inventory levels, production schedules, and material requirements.
• Review daily management reports and take appropriate actions to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate fulfillment of demand with other factory floor planners and departments.
• Own fill rate and inventory levels as set by the demand planner.
• Submit work orders to stockroom and machine shop to support assembly.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on shortage reports and supplier schedules.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts with the Materials Manager.
• Interpret MRP messages and adjust planning parameters as needed.
• Meet production and sales deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager.

Skills

Inventory planning

Production planning

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree

APICS certification

Tools

JDE

SAP

Job description

ESAB in Denton, Texas is seeking a Planner to join the Materials team. The role focuses on keeping products in stock or produced on time, while coordinating with multiple departments to meet demand and ship readiness.

Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will analyze work orders, inventory, and schedules, propose planning parameter adjustments, and help ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment. Requires 3+ years of planning experience and familiarity with SAP/JDE.