Production Planner
Quick Summary
1. Develop and adjust production schedules based on demand, capacity, and inventory.2. Review and analyze customer orders to determine production
The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating, planning, and scheduling production activities to meet customer demand, optimize resources, and ensure timely delivery of products. This role involves working closely with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to ensure efficient production flow and inventory management.
Responsibilities
~1 min read1. Develop and adjust production schedules based on demand, capacity, and inventory.
2. Review and analyze customer orders to determine production requirements.
3. Communicate with sales and Inside sales team regarding order status and delivery schedules (Primary Contact for Inside Sales Reps)
4. Ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment
5. Oversee SI central – making sure of timely response and fulfillment on commitments
6. Collaborate with purchasing to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
7. Work with manufacturing to address capacity constraints and improve production processes.
8. Address material shortages, and quality issues.
9. Use ERP/MRP systems to maintain accurate production and inventory records.
10. Review past due backlog on daily basis and proactively update the sales team on delays.
11. Prepare reports and metrics for management review.
Requirements
~1 min readPlease note - this salary range is a reasonable estimate only, based on scope and responsibilities of the position, location, and market. Ashcroft considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, and business considerations before extending an individual offer.
What We Offer
~1 min readMedical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Paid vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, HSA/FSA/FSADC, Education Assistance, Life Insurance/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Legal insurance, and Care Concierge services.
Please note: The position requires U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident or granted Asylee/Refugee status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $73,500–$85,000 a year
- 9% below the $87,500 median for Production Planner jobs on Jobera (41 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
- First seen
- October 22, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 22, 2026
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