Production Planner

Production Planner

Production Planner

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Production Planner for an electronics manufacturing client in Durham, NC. The ideal candidate is a high-energy, analytical professional with strong critical-thinking skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience in production planning. This individual will be responsible for developing and managing daily and weekly execution plans for a vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing operation. The Production Planner will play a critical role in aligning Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Facilities to ensure production schedules are executed effectively and customer orders are delivered on time. This assignment is expected to run through March 2027.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed daily and weekly production plans in Excel for a vertically integrated manufacturing operation producing semiconductor Thermoelectric Modules and Heat Pumps.
  • Manage frequent changes to production schedules and communicate updated plans effectively and professionally.
  • Navigate production planning scenarios involving customer allocations and raw material supply constraints.
  • Lead and actively participate in daily production meetings.
  • Prepare weekly reports on factory schedule attainment and key performance indicators, including on-time delivery.
  • Acknowledge incoming customer orders and evaluate inventory levels, raw material availability, and upcoming production schedules to determine appropriate customer delivery dates.
  • Minimize the risk of obsolete inventory by coordinating with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations regarding future product and engineering changes.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy across raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods in coordination with the inventory team.
  • Maintain frequent communication and coordination with Engineering, factory supervisors, Facilities, and Supply Chain.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.
  • 1–2 years of experience in production planning and inventory management.
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and their application in a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to cross-functional, collaborative teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency is required. Access and SQL proficiency are preferred.
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