Strategic Production Scheduler & Inventory Optimizer

Dover Corporation; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (PES) in Elon, NC is seeking a Production Planner to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity and ensure efficient material flow across operations. You will develop short- and mid-term production schedules and coordinate with Sales, Production, and Supply Chain to meet delivery commitments while optimizing inventory.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in production planning, with strong MRP/ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, inventory planning, or supply chain planning.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, production planning principles, inventory control, and capacity planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and decision making.
• Ability to interpret demand signals, evaluate capacity constraints, and develop effective production schedules.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules balancing demand, inventory, capacity, and materials.
• Create detailed weekly and daily production plans for assigned value streams.
• Monitor schedule attainment and production performance; implement recovery plans as needed.
• Prioritize and sequence orders to optimize flow and on-time delivery.
• Verify material availability and identify shortages or constraints.
• Collaborate across Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations.
• Manage MRP messages and align production priorities with business needs.
• Maintain inventory levels including safety stock and WIP to support service levels.
• Analyze forecast changes and propose schedule adjustments.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes in planning.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and work order integrity.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives in planning and supply chain.
• Represent planning on cross-functional Value Stream Teams.

Skills

5+ years exp

MRP/ERP

Excel skills

Demand forecasting

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Infor MAPICS

Job description

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (PES) in Elon, NC is seeking a Production Planner to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity and ensure efficient material flow across operations. You will develop short- and mid-term production schedules and coordinate with Sales, Production, and Supply Chain to meet delivery commitments while optimizing inventory.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in production planning, with strong MRP/ERP and Excel skills.