Strategic Production Planner (Materials & Scheduling)

Seton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive programs for full-time staff

Family planning benefits including par

Scholarship program for employees'???

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking a Production Planner to procure and plan materials across the supply chain, using ERP systems and Kanban signals to support regional production. The role emphasizes customer focus and alignment with Brady Focal Points and Values.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to optimize material status, schedule production, and drive improvements while supporting product launches and fulfilling customer requests.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in related field is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing or planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and/or Google Apps.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• CPM or CPIM certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and monitor production progress, material inventories, and other factors affecting a production schedule.
• Support customers with expedite requests, product knowledge questions, and other clarifications; work with Brady team for on-time delivery.
• Analyze production order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Identify purchasing or planning cost savings and improvements.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel and purchasing department on material status and planning issues.
• Update operations reschedule report with root cause weekly.
• Assist with any Eight Step Problem Solving Processes affecting the work center.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Receiving, and Customer Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office/Google Apps

SAP knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Brady Corporation is seeking a Production Planner to procure and plan materials across the supply chain, using ERP systems and Kanban signals to support regional production. The role emphasizes customer focus and alignment with Brady Focal Points and Values.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to optimize material status, schedule production, and drive improvements while supporting product launches and fulfilling customer requests.