Strategic Production Planner: On-Time Scheduling

Engineered Cabs; Watertown (SD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401K with match

Job summary

Engineered Cabs in Watertown, SD is seeking a Production Planner to support customer requests, manage orders, and monitor production and inventory. You will work with sales and operations to optimize schedules, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, has experience with MRP/ERP systems, and can manage deadlines with strong organizational and analytical skills. This is a full-time, on-site role in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management, or related field.
• CPIM accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a production planner; minimum 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with customers and handle all order requests and changes.
• Create and confirm production schedules from purchase orders.
• Manage order entry and changes, including change requests.
• Estimate material, equipment, and labor requirements for production.
• Address production issues promptly to minimize delays.
• Coordinate production with material, labor, and equipment availability.
• Collaborate with sales to provide viable cost-saving and efficiency improvements.
• Support schedule changes to meet deadlines and inform affected departments.
• Provide status reports to management and assist with quotes as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organization

Mathematics

Excel

MRP systems

ERP purchasing

MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

CPIM certification or related certification

2+ years production planning experience

Tools

MRP systems

ERP purchasing systems

Excel

Job description

Engineered Cabs in Watertown, SD is seeking a Production Planner to support customer requests, manage orders, and monitor production and inventory. You will work with sales and operations to optimize schedules, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, has experience with MRP/ERP systems, and can manage deadlines with strong organizational and analytical skills. This is a full-time, on-site role in a manufacturing environment.