Strategic Production Planner | Schedules, Inventory & Delivery

Banner Engineering Careers; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Engineering, based in Minnesota, is seeking a Production Planner to collaborate with plant leadership to meet daily production requirements, track inventory, and drive improvement initiatives. The role owns planning activities for designated product lines, supports scheduling, and ensures timely delivery while maintaining inventory health.

This office-based position reports to the Planning Manager and requires 3+ years in production planning, strong Excel and ERP experience, and excellent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Production Planning Experience or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business or related field.
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience.
• Preferred experience utilizing Oracle.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own backlog management, ATPs, fill rate, and inventory flow for assigned product lines or operational areas.
• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals.
• Create, release, prioritize, and update work orders within the ERP system.
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules to support accurate completion dates and on-time delivery.
• Identify and communicate production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and material shortages, and drive timely resolution.
• Ensure availability of raw materials and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Partner cross-functionally with buyers, operations, warehouse, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and customer service teams to support production planning and operational execution.
• Track and respond to order status inquiries, including expedited requests and delivery timelines.
• Maintain and manage inventory accuracy, including prototype materials, inventory adjustments, and engineering change implementation (ECOs).
• Use planning systems, reporting tools, and operational data to identify issues and support operational decision-making.
• Balance production demand, inventory constraints, and operational priorities to support customer delivery needs.
• Lead investigation and resolution of production, inventory, and material flow issues impacting operational performance.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve planning effectiveness and operational stability.
• Analyze key performance metrics including backlog, on-time delivery, throughput, schedule attainment, and inventory support to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Drive process improvements related to planning, scheduling, and inventory flow within assigned operational areas.
• Provide guidance and support related to planning processes, procedures, and operational expectations.
• Promote collaboration between planning, warehouse, manufacturing, and purchasing functions to improve workflow and resolve issues.
• Support operational change initiatives and help align cross-functional teams during implementation.
• Communicate operational priorities, schedule updates, risks, and recommendations clearly to plant leadership and business partners.
• Model integrity, accountability, and reliability in daily work.
• Follow safety, quality, and compliance requirements and support audit readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

ERP system

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Banner Engineering, based in Minnesota, is seeking a Production Planner to collaborate with plant leadership to meet daily production requirements, track inventory, and drive improvement initiatives. The role owns planning activities for designated product lines, supports scheduling, and ensures timely delivery while maintaining inventory health.

This office-based position reports to the Planning Manager and requires 3+ years in production planning, strong Excel and ERP experience, and excellent