| Location | Hillsborough, NC |
Production & Materials Planner
Hillsborough, NC Area
Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Fully Onsite
A growing manufacturer in the Hillsborough area is hiring a Production and Materials Planner to manage production scheduling and material replenishment for a fast-moving manufacturing operation. This person will balance customer demand, production capacity, material availability, inventory levels, and operational priorities to keep production running smoothly.
What You’ll Do
Create and manage daily production schedules
Build material replenishment plans using MRP outputs, forecasts, inventory targets, and supplier lead times
Create and manage purchase orders through an ERP system
Monitor supplier commitments and material deliveries
Address shortages, delays, and other supply risks before they disrupt production
Work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, and Sales
Monitor production results and adjust schedules as priorities change
Analyze inventory levels, turns, excess or obsolete materials, and warehouse capacity
Maintain accurate production orders, planning parameters, and master data
Support continuous improvement projects related to service, inventory, cost, and operational efficiency
Requirements
5–7 years of experience in production planning, material planning, purchasing, or a related supply chain role
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or another analytical discipline
Manufacturing experience
Strong understanding of MRP and material-planning concepts
Experience using SAP, Oracle, or another ERP system
Experience coordinating with vendors and managing delivery plans
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and importing data
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work onsite full-time
Preferred Qualifications
Food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing experience
Experience with primary or tertiary packaging materials
SAP experience
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
Experience using macros or other Excel automation tools
Compensation
Target base salary of $85,000–$95,000, with some flexibility for the right person
6% discretionary bonus
Other Details
Fully onsite five days per week; no remote or hybrid option
Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The facility operates around the clock, but this is a weekday planning position
Minimal domestic travel is expected