What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Idea Nuova, Inc.?
We are a leading U.S.-based manufacturer, supplying major retailers nationwide. With domestic production facilities and an active import business, we are growing fast and need a sharp, organized, and proactive Production Planner to help streamline and scale our operations.
Job Summary:
The Production Planner & Scheduler will be responsible for creating and managing weekly and monthly production plans across both factories, ensuring raw materials are available on time, and coordinating with internal teams to meet order deadlines. This role bridges operations, procurement, and logistics to keep everything running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage short- and long-term production schedules for two U.S.-based factories.
- Monitor order pipeline and plan output to meet shipping and customer deadlines.
- Coordinate raw material needs with the purchasing team (fiber, boxes, covers, etc.).
- Track incoming containers or imported materials and plan production accordingly.
- Communicate schedules and updates to plant managers, warehouse leads, and shipping teams.
- Flag potential material shortages or schedule conflicts in advance.
- Adjust plans based on sales demand changes, material delays, or equipment downtime.
- Maintain planning dashboards, reports, and calendars for all departments to access.
- Lead weekly planning meetings with plant managers and operations staff.
- Continuously optimize workflow for efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with consumer products, home goods, or sewn goods preferred.
- Strong understanding of materials flow, scheduling logic, and factory operations.
- Experience working with import logistics or overseas supply timelines a plus.
- Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and/or planning software (ERP or MRP systems).
- Strong communication and coordination skills—must be detail-oriented and proactive.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally between factories, sourcing, and logistics.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with major retail order flow (EDI, routing guides, etc.).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, and other standard benefits
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing, vertically integrated manufacturing business