Strategic Supply Chain Planner

Socket.dev; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Production Planner in the United States to forecast demand, plan and schedule manufacturing work, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet delivery targets.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication, and problem solving to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. You will build master schedules, monitor capacity, and adjust plans on short notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with experience in production planning/scheduling in manufacturing.
• Legal work authorization in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicates requirements with customers and internal teams and tracks project status.
• Maintains master schedule to meet shipping dates based on forecasts.
• Analyzes capacity data to determine resources and manufacturing processes.
• Plans workflow and sequencing for multiple departments to meet lead times.
• Expedites and adjusts schedules to accommodate changes and disruptions.
• Prepares production reports and material lists as needed.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Production Planner in the United States to forecast demand, plan and schedule manufacturing work, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet delivery targets.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication, and problem solving to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. You will build master schedules, monitor capacity, and adjust plans on short notice.