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Production Planner

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Position Summary

The Production Planner role serves as an entry-level development opportunity and apprenticeship toward becoming a Manufacturing Production Planner. This position is responsible for supporting production planning activities by accurately translating manufacturing requirements into the ERP system (SAP), enabling Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehouse teams to execute effectively.

The ideal candidate is highly engaged, self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments while responding positively to coaching, training, and constructive feedback.

A significant portion of this role may also involve coordinating Reverse Logistics activities, including the return of excess or unnecessary materials back into inventory ("Return to Stock" or RTS).

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Key Responsibilities

• Support production planning activities by accurately entering and maintaining demand signals within SAP.
• Collaborate with senior planners, internal customers, and cross-functional teams to support manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate Reverse Logistics (RTS) activities for excess and unused materials.
• Monitor and manage planning-related transactions to ensure material availability and operational efficiency.
• Assist Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehouse teams by maintaining accurate planning and inventory data.
• Track, prioritize, and follow up on assigned tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting a variety of operational and planning-related responsibilities.
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment through teamwork, encouragement, and professional conduct.
• Continuously learn and develop planning, inventory, and supply chain knowledge.

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Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Coursework in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Communications, or Accounting is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in production control, warehouse operations, or a leadership role within a high-tech manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic SAP navigation experience preferred.
• Exposure to Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts preferred.
• Experience with SAP modules including PLM, MM, PM, and WM is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including:
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Visio is a plus.

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Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Basic SAP ERP knowledge and navigation.
• Understanding of production planning and MRP pro