Supplier, Production Planner

Jobtailor; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wixom, MI is seeking an experienced Production Planning Lead to own the end-to-end planning cycle from clear-to-build to ship checks, collaborating with Production, S&OP and regional teams. You will optimize ERP/MRP data, maintain inventory accuracy, and drive on-time delivery in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5+ years in production planning or master scheduling, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, business or related field or equivalent experience.
• MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years in production planning, supply chain planning, master scheduling, or similar in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Cross-functional collaboration across regions and functions.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; AX Dynamics is a plus.
• APICS CPIM or similar certification is advantageous.
• Local candidates only; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning and daily follow-up with the manufacturing team.
• Integrate production planning into shop floor plans and capacity planning.
• Align quarterly production output with S&OP demand plans.
• Support production as a super user of the Smart Manufacturing System.
• Plan phase-in products into production.
• Support daily logistics with reports, analysis, and system queries.
• Clean up and close production orders weekly.
• Check the production end log in batch jobs.
• Maintain MRP production execution setup (item numbers and routes).
• Track stock levels and maintain inventory balances.
• Communicate with suppliers to secure materials and manage delivery schedules.
• Identify and resolve supply bottlenecks, delays, and stock discrepancies.
• Monitor supply chain performance metrics and inventory reports.
• Own end-to-end planning cycle from clear-to-build to ship checks weekly/quarterly.
• Collaborate with Production, S&OP, and support functions to meet delivery targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Supply Chain Management or related field

MBA

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

AX Dynamics

Smart Manufacturing System

Job description

• Manage production planning and daily follow-up with the manufacturing team


• Integrate operational production planning processes into shop floor plans and capacity planning


• Align quarterly production output with S&OP demand plans


• Support production as a super user of the Smart Manufacturing System


• Plan phase-in products into production


• Support daily logistics operations with reports, ad hoc analysis, and system and flow-related questions


• Clean up and close production orders at the end of each week


• Check the production end log in batch jobs


• Maintain MRP production execution setup, including item numbers and routes


• Track stock levels and maintain correct inventory balances


• Communicate with suppliers to secure raw materials and manage delivery schedules


• Identify and resolve supply bottlenecks, delays, and stock discrepancies


• Monitor supply chain performance metrics and prepare inventory reports


• Own the end-to-end production planning cycle from clear-to-build and clear-to-ship checks through weekly and quarterly planning and ERP/MES data maintenance


• Collaborate with Production, S&OP, and production support functions to mitigate production or supply issues and meet delivery performance targets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience required


• MBA a plus


• 5+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, master scheduling, or a related function in a manufacturing environment


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong Excel skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in other regions of the world


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems


• AX Dynamics is a plus


• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or similar supply chain certification is a plus


• Must be local to the position location


• Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in production planning and supply chain management, with a strong focus on integrating operational processes and maintaining inventory accuracy. Proficient in utilizing ERP/MRP systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Planning


• Supply Chain Management


• ERP/MRP Systems


• Analytical Skills


• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Production Planning


• Supply Chain Planning


• Master Scheduling


• Inventory Management


• Excel

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving


• Interpersonal Skills


• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• APICS CPIM


• ASCM CPIM

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment


• S&OP


• Logistics Operations


• Production Orders


• Supply Chain Performance Metrics

Tools & Technologies

• Smart Manufacturing System


• AX Dynamics