Jr. Planner

Position Summary: The Production Planner supports the coordination, scheduling, and execution of production activities to ensure efficient workflow, timely order fulfillment, and optimal resource usage. This role also assists with inventory control by monitoring stock levels, tracking material movements, and maintaining accurate inventory records to support uninterrupted production. This role requires a high level of coordination between production planning, material management, customer service, and shipping operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Create daily, weekly, and/or monthly production schedules based on customer orders, capacity, material availability, and production priorities.
• Coordinate with production supervisor(s) to ensure schedules are followed and update plans as needed.
• Monitor production progress and identify delays or issues, escalating them to leadership when necessary.
• Update ERP/MRP systems with scheduling changes, production results, and capacity adjustments.
• Review work orders for accuracy and completeness prior to release.
• Perform final review of work orders and investigate excessive variances prior to closing.
• Prepare production and inventory reports to support planning decisions.

Inventory Control & Material Management

• Monitor raw material, WIP (work-in-process), and finished goods inventory to ensure adequate supply for planned production.
• Perform regular stock checks and support cycle counting activities to maintain accurate inventory records; coordinate cycle counts in finished goods warehouse as necessary.
• Work with procurement to track material deliveries, report shortages, and help plan reorder quantities.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies, ensuring corrective actions are documented.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Communicate schedule changes or material constraints to production teams.

• Provide timely updates to customer service on order status and potential delivery changes.

• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, workflow, and inventory processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ year in manufacturing environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to follow structured processes and execute detailed instructions with high accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Dependable and self-directed with minimal need for supervision once trained
• Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, with all levels of the organization
• Basic understanding of manufacturing workflows and inventory management principles
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or similar platforms) and basic Microsoft Excel

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel: <10%

Competencies / Technical Skills:

Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, communication skills, inventory management, problem solving and decision making, adaptability, and customer focus.

Technical Skills: ERP system navigation, production planning, inventory control, and basic Excel proficiency

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs, and move through a manufacturing or warehouse environment as needed

Work Conditions

Environment: Approximately 50% office-based for planning and systems work, and 50% on the production floor or in warehouse areas coordinating with manufacturing and shipping personnel, supporting cycle counts, and investigating inventory or job variances

Special Work Conditions: May occasionally require extended hours during peak planning periods, month-end close, major production transitions, or during the annual physical inventory process

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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