Strategic Production Planner (SAP & Scheduling)

LHH

Springdale (PA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing organization in Springdale, PA. This role focuses on developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels, using SAP for planning and scheduling.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of production planning experience in manufacturing, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
Strong analytical skills and communication abilities.
Experience with production planning, forecasting, and inventory control.
Hands-on SAP experience for production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service to align plans.
Utilize SAP to manage production orders, material planning, and scheduling.
Monitor progress and adjust schedules for changing priorities or shortages.
Analyze data and KPIs to identify process improvements and efficiency gains.
Coordinate with inventory and warehouse teams for material availability.
Support S&OP activities with forecasts and capacity analysis.
Balance labor and machine capacity with leadership input.
Maintain accurate planning records and system data.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.