Strategic Production Planner: On-Site Scheduling

Impact Electronic Solutions, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact ES Vancouver is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery while maximizing efficiency across manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Plant leadership to align production with demand and capacity forecasts, using ERP/MRP tools for optimization.

The role requires CPIM or equivalent experience, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in Vancouver, WA.

Qualifications

• CPIM Certification or four (4) years of planning/scheduling experience.
• Experience with Epicor ERP or equivalent MRP/ERP system.
• Understanding of master scheduling and forecasting processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal/external customers.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
• Ability to interact with various internal departments.
• Data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all areas to ensure on-time deliveries and maximize production efficiency.
• Define production demand for plant leadership.
• Develop detailed, achievable production schedules and report performance.
• Plan and coordinate production through inventory control, manufacturing, and project management.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Purchasing to meet demand and forecast capacity.
• Coordinate material acquisition to support production.
• Serve as main contact for commitment dates.
• Communicate proactively with affected internal customers when issues occur.
• Identify root causes of scheduling problems and fix them.
• Drive process improvements to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP.
• Leverage planning tools and analytics to optimize schedules.
• Monitor costs, schedules, and subcontracting scenarios.
• Daily meetings with operations to optimize runs and minimize changeovers.

Skills

Master scheduling

Forecasting

Communication

Prioritization

Time management

Interdepartmental cooperation

Data analysis

Education

CPIM Certification

4+ years planning experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Impact ES Vancouver is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery while maximizing efficiency across manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Plant leadership to align production with demand and capacity forecasts, using ERP/MRP tools for optimization.

The role requires CPIM or equivalent experience, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in Vancouver, WA.