Supply Chain Production Planner 2

Promega Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Promega Corporation in Madison, WI, is seeking a Supply Chain Production Planner 2 to own the schedule turning demand into instruments. Each day you will review MRP results and the production order queue, using AI planning tools to focus on what needs attention and then release and sequence orders across Spectrum, GloMax, Navigator, Galaxy, and Maxprep.

You will work with the Production Supervisor to resolve floor issues in real time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain related field with 5+ years of experience.
• At least 2 years of planning experience with an ERP system.
• APICS/ASCM certification or actively pursuing certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine quantity and due date for materials needed to meet the Master Production Schedule.
• Coordinate release of production orders or purchase requisitions as appropriate for assigned items.
• Evaluate and monitor production capacity to ensure schedules can be met.
• Evaluate planning parameters to balance inventory value, customer service and unit cost.
• Interface with various teams to communicate order status and materials issues.
• Create, maintain, and review Production Planning and Inventory Control records.
• Represent Materials Management in meetings and write SOPs for duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

ERP planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

OUR TEAM:

Instrumentation Supply Chain is a close-knit team of three: a Senior Buyer/Planner, a Supply Chain Production Planner, and a Supply Chain Supervisor. We keep Promega's Instrumentation products moving from forecast to finished instrument, closely supporting Instrumentation Manufacturing and R&D as part of the broader Materials Management and Supply Chain organization.

We work cohesively, especially when a challenge or an urgent deadline hits. We are not a team that scrambles when things get hard. We are built for it. Our leader believes in giving people the tools, information, and autonomy to own their work, with clear expectations and systems that remove friction.

We are also investing in how we work. We have already built and adopted AI-assisted tools across planning, forecasting, and documentation, and there is more in the pipeline. Our newest teammate will help shape what comes next.

YOUR ROLE:

As our Supply Chain Production Planner 2, you will own the schedule that turns demand into instruments. Each day you will review MRP results and the production order queue, using our AI planning tools to focus on what actually needs attention, then release and sequence production orders across our Instrumentation lines: Spectrum, GloMax, Navigator, Galaxy, and Maxprep. You will work side by side with the Production Supervisor to resolve floor issues in real time.

You will also keep the Global Instrumentation forecast current as placement and sales data come in. You will sync with our Senior Buyer/Planner on anything that puts the week's schedule at risk, and partner with Product Management, Customer Service, Engineering, R&D, and Production on demand shifts, backorders, engineering changes, and new instrument ramps.

The work is careful and methodical by default, and it calls for the ability to pivot fast when a shortage, vendor delay, or quality hold changes the plan. It rewards people who catch errors at entry rather than downstream, and who look for ways to make the process itself better, whether that means automating a manual step or putting AI to work on repetitive lookups and drafting.

The work has a real destination. Spectrum CE serves the Genetic Identity market, so the schedule you build determines how quickly instruments reach labs doing identity and kinship work. There is room to grow here too: further steps in the planning career path, lateral moves across Materials Management and Supply Chain, and a group that is consciously building its next generation of leaders.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating and/or final approval of assigned products through the production cycle. Coordinates or initiates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules to maintain production and provide input to management. As requested, interfaces with Customer Service, Marketing, Production, Quality Assurance, Sales, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Distribution Services, Finance and Accounting, and vendors to review order status, prioritize production orders and other planning issues. Works on problems of a diverse scope where analysis of situation or data is required. Exercises judgment within defined policies and methods in obtaining a solution. Normally receives minimal instruction on routine work and only general instructions on new assignments.

CORE DUTIES:

1. Responsible for determining the quantity and due date for assigned materials needed to meet the Master Production Schedule.


2. Coordinate or initiate the release of production orders or purchase requisitions as appropriate for assigned items.


3. Evaluate and monitor production capacity in assigned production areas to ensure schedules can be met.


4. Evaluate planning parameters to ensure accuracy and that they provide the optimal balance of inventory value, customer service and unit cost.


5. Interface with Production, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Receiving, Shipping, Distribution Services, Purchasing, Finance and Accounting, Sales, and vendors to communicate or coordinate order status and other materials issues.


6. Create, prepare, record, or maintain Production Planning and Inventory Control records as required or requested.


7. Represent Materials Management in meetings as required or assigned.


8. Write and maintain SOPs for job duties.


9. Provide back up for departmental coworkers.


10. Provide training on ERP Production Planning and Inventory Control modules.


11. Perform and/or coordinate the physical counting of items.


12. Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.


13. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work


14. Understands and complies with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain related field or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years related experience.


2. A minimum of 2 years of planning experience working with an ERP system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Production Planning and Inventory Control experience working with an ERP System.


2. APICS/ASCM certified or working towards certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to remain stationary for several hours at a time.

At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.