Supply Chain Production Planner

Upcoresolutions; Prospect (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upcoresolutions is seeking a Supply Chain/Production Planner in a manufacturing environment to coordinate material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels.

You will develop weekly and monthly production plans, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement and logistics to prevent shortages and ensure on-time delivery. Strong ERP/MRP experience and Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain environments; electronic industry preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle) and data tools is essential.
• Authorized to work in the USA; no sponsorship; relocation assistance not offered.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Inventory Optimization: Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
• MRP/ERP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
• Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle)

MS Excel/SQL

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Supply Chain/Production Planner in manufacturing that coordinates material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. They create production schedules, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement/logistics to prevent shortages and ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Inventory Optimization: Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
• MRP/ERP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
• Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain environments. Must have previous experience in the electronic field.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.

Position requires all candidates to be authorized to work in the USA – no sponsorship available.

There is no relocation assistance offered.