What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)?
Supply Chain Scheduler
Location: Northridge, CA (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility for earlier start)
Duration: 3-month contract (potential extension or conversion)
Pay Rage: $45-53/hour
As a Supply Chain Scheduler, you will be at the center of operations—translating demand into actionable production plans, balancing priorities across teams, and driving execution in a highly dynamic environment. This role offers strong visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to make an immediate impact
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules within ERP/MRP systems to support manufacturing operations
- Ensure schedules align with material availability, quality release status, and production readiness
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement teams to coordinate production activities
- Monitor and communicate risks such as material shortages, equipment downtime, and scheduling conflicts
- Adjust schedules in response to deviations, priority changes, and operational constraints
- Support S&OP and capacity planning processes
- Maintain accurate planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, and batch sizes
- Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and internal quality standards
- Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 3 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or supply chain coordination in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working in a regulated industry (GMP, FDA, ISO)
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, formulas, data analysis)
- Solid understanding of supply chain methodologies (MRP, Lean, TOC, S&OP)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred:
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
- Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or combination product manufacturing
- Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) and change management
- Lean or continuous improvement experience
Salary : $45 - $53