Job Description

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for planning, analyzing, adjusting, and communicating production plans to maximize the efficient use of materials, capacity, and resources. This role supports business objectives by aligning supply, demand, and inventory strategies to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and communicate production schedules to optimize resource utilization
• Identify and communicate supply and distribution constraints to refine the S&OP plan
• Execute and support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Establish, manage, and apply inventory strategies to balance availability and cost
• Ensure delivery commitments are met within production capacity
• Maintain accurate planning and system data within ERP/MRP platforms
• Monitor and follow up on purchase order processing according to established business rules
• Determine, review, and optimize MRP parameters to support operational efficiency
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling and material issues
• Track production progress and proactively adjust plans as needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, distribution, and workflow optimization

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or distribution within a manufacturing environment
• Degree in Operations Management, Aerospace Manufacturing, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of planning tools, ERP/MRP systems, and inventory management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills
• Excellent proactive problem-solving abilities
• Sound judgment to ensure effective prioritization and implementation of solutions
• Resource management and organizational skills
• In-depth understanding of planning and distribution operations
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly with leadership and site partners
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives
• Strong multitasking abilities with quick decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Foresight Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.