Strategic Production Planner – Lean & ERP Expert

IPS Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Adhesives (IPSA) in Durham, NC, is seeking a Production Planner to drive material and production planning for North America. You will balance demand with supply, manage inventory, and support on-time deliveries while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or equivalent, 3–5 years in purchasing or inventory planning, and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems. Strong analytical and collaboration skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory planning, Lean manufacturing, ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics MRP), and demand planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Manage inventory levels to meet production goals and optimize working capital.
• Lead cross-functional kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with customer service and production teams to align material plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Planning and scheduling

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics MRP

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

IPS Adhesives (IPSA) in Durham, NC, is seeking a Production Planner to drive material and production planning for North America. You will balance demand with supply, manage inventory, and support on-time deliveries while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or equivalent, 3–5 years in purchasing or inventory planning, and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems. Strong analytical and collaboration skills are essential to succeed.