Planner

Job Summary:

• The Planner is responsible for supporting production planning activities for client semi-finished and finished goods as well as membrane manufacturing work centers, including casting, drying, and taping operations.
• This role works closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure customer orders are planned, built, and delivered on time while maintaining healthy inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide production planning support for make-to-order finished goods and kanban-driven semi-finished goods.
• Plan and monitor production orders to support key performance indicators including Backlog, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and Inventory.
• Track, communicate, and follow through on production expedites, ensuring priority orders move efficiently through the manufacturing floor.
• Monitor order builds to ensure they are completed timely and not left underbuilt or stalled in the system.
• Identify finished goods overbuilds and proactively apply available inventory to open customer orders.
• Support membrane production work centers (casting, drying, taping) by monitoring production readiness and material flow.
• Maintain accurate planning data and updates within the ERP system.
• Analyze demand, production status, and inventory data using Excel and standard planning reports.
• Prepare and share planning updates with Manufacturing and Supply Chain partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve planning issues, shortages, or schedule conflicts.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to planning accuracy, execution, and inventory management.
• Follow applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, basic formulas, filtering, pivot tables preferred).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with manufacturing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing production needs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or other STEM discipline.
• Previous experience or internships in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc..).
• Interest in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain analytics.

Comments for Suppliers:

• This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career professional looking to build a foundation in manufacturing and supply chain planning within a regulated, high-impact environment.