What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at PTS Advance?
PTS Advance is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner supporting a chemical manufacturing site located in Los Angeles, CA. This position will report to the Los Angeles Supply Chain Manager.
Job Scope
The Production Planner will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and finished goods across the manufacturing process. This position is responsible for developing and executing production plans, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and plant operations to support on-time delivery and overall operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on production planning experience within a manufacturing plant environment, with direct ownership of production schedules and material planning.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production and raw material plans aligned with business objectives, balancing service levels, operational efficiency, and supply chain costs
Own and execute production schedules, work orders, and MRP planning, ensuring alignment with plant capacity and material availability
Manage inventory levels within targeted ranges to ensure continuity of supply while minimizing excess and working capital
Analyze and maintain short- and long-term production capacity plans, identifying constraints and proactively mitigating risks
Respond to changes in demand or supply conditions, assessing impact and communicating effectively with key stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure alignment and execution of production plans
Own, track, and report key performance indicators such as OTIF, DIO, SLOB, and other relevant supply chain metrics
Maintain accurate SAP master data (e.g., BOMs, routings, planning parameters) to support effective planning processes
Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring readiness of materials, capacity, and production plans
Contribute to IBP/S&OP processes, providing input on inventory strategies and supply planning decisions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 4 years of hands-on production planning experience within a manufacturing plant environment
Demonstrated experience with direct ownership of production schedules, work orders, and MRP planning in a manufacturing setting.
Hands-on experience using SAP or equivalent ERP systems for production planning, including MRP execution, work order management, and master data maintenance
Experience working directly with manufacturing operations, production lines, or plant floor teams
Skills and Knowledge
Strong experience in MRP, production scheduling, and capacity planning
Solid understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), routings, and manufacturing constraints
Ability to manage material availability aligned to production schedules
Strong knowledge of inventory management and optimization principles
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions
Ability to proactively manage priorities and respond to dynamic production environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in chemical or process manufacturing industries, including continuous or batch manufacturing environments
Experience supporting S&OP / IBP processes within a plant environment
Experience with new product introduction (NPI) in a manufacturing setting
Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities
Knowledge of SIOP / IBP planning processes
Salary range: $78,200-$95,000 per year.
Salary : $78,200 - $95,000