Strategic Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Supply Chain

sulzer; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Company holidays

Annual bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Disability and life insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is hiring a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules ensuring on-time delivery. You will coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to optimize resources and meet customer demand.

The role requires a university degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Great exposure to ERP/MRP systems and continuous improvement initiatives are valuable.

Qualifications

• Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience or equivalent skills are minimally required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Analyze capacity and resource constraints.
• Implement planning tools and systems.
• Report planning metrics and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

University degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Sulzer is hiring a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules ensuring on-time delivery. You will coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to optimize resources and meet customer demand.

The role requires a university degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Great exposure to ERP/MRP systems and continuous improvement initiatives are valuable.