Production Planning Coordinator

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Planning Coordinator to join a growing manufacturing team. This role supports daily production by coordinating material planning, inventory, purchasing, and production schedules to ensure operations run efficiently. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and experienced working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and track materials required to support production.
• Maintain production spreadsheets, databases, and inventory records.
• Coordinate production schedules and prepare work packets for manufacturing.
• Update production orders and resolve inventory discrepancies with the production team.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering changes, and ERP data for accuracy.
• Assist with inventory control, receiving issues, and supplier quality concerns.
• Create and manage purchase orders for production materials.
• Expedite material shortages to prevent production delays.
• Coordinate returns of non-conforming materials and assist with supplier issue resolution.
• Work with inventory, purchasing, accounting, and production teams to reconcile inventory and invoices.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are available to support production schedules.
• Prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to manage production planning and inventory data.
• Participate in team meetings and support continuous process improvements.
• Complete additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in production planning, purchasing, inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing support.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and overall computer skills.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Dependable with excellent attendance
• Comfortable working with production schedules, inventory, purchasing, and data analysis
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

If you're looking to grow your career in manufacturing operations and production planning with a stable company offering long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.