Strategic Production Planner (SAP & Inventory)

Is International; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Matching

Development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Is International seeks a Production Planner in Orlando, FL to balance inventory with variable demand and coordinate with program managers, buyers, and fulfillment teams. The role drives process improvement, supports sourcing on safety stock, EOQ and cost reduction, and aligns demand with purchasing and manufacturing sources.

The candidate will manage demand and supply reviews, oversee MRP and capacity planning for OEM service parts, and contribute to KPI reporting and inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field; or 5+ years in material planning.
• APICS training or certification is desirable.
• Knowledge of SAP is required.
• Experience with import/export processes and Foreign Trade Zone activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and financial skills.
• Ability to analyze variances between actual and system inventory.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and present information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist parts management with demand review, supply review, and S&OP functions.
• Oversee MRP controller assignments, rough cut capacity planning, and OEM service parts inventory.
• Support reporting of demand accuracy, supply commitments, and stock disposition.
• Facilitate make/buy determinations with PLM, factories, engineering, and requestors.
• Provide input to item master for parts objectives.
• Design and lead BOM strategies for engineer-to-order, new product development, subcontracting.
• Contribute to ECN process and assess impacts on inventory.
• Create monthly inventory forecasts for KPI reporting.
• Develop strategies for material consolidation and minimizing duplication of active materials.
• Provide quarterly recommendations on slow-moving inventory reserves and part disposition.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Interdepartmental communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, SCM, Business, or related field

APICS certification/training (desirable)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Is International seeks a Production Planner in Orlando, FL to balance inventory with variable demand and coordinate with program managers, buyers, and fulfillment teams. The role drives process improvement, supports sourcing on safety stock, EOQ and cost reduction, and aligns demand with purchasing and manufacturing sources.

The candidate will manage demand and supply reviews, oversee MRP and capacity planning for OEM service parts, and contribute to KPI reporting and inventory optimization.