Position Summary:

The Production Control Planner plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and timely production flow by developing, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive supply and production plans. This role supports the successful execution of demand forecasts and ensures the availability of components and materials to meet customer delivery schedules. The Production Control Planner is responsible for reviewing and executing MRP signals, optimizing inventory, and coordinating closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and quality assurance. This position reports to the Production Control Manager.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Function:

• Production & Supply Planning Execution
  • Develop, maintain, and execute production control plans aligned with demand forecasts, master production schedules, and customer requirements.
  • Convert MRP signals into actionable production orders and material requirements.
  • Actively monitor and address production and supply issues to prevent disruptions to the manufacturing process or customer deliveries.

• Inventory Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Analyze inventory levels, safety stock, and lead times to maintain optimal inventory while minimizing excess and avoiding shortages.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy, reducing costs, and increasing operational efficiency.

• Capacity Planning & Scheduling
  • Collaborate with production and operations teams to create accurate and executable production schedules.
  • Identify and mitigate capacity constraints to maintain a balanced and efficient manufacturing workflow.
  • Support both short- and long-term capacity planning initiatives; recommend adjustments based on demand fluctuations and production capabilities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a key liaison between demand planning, production, procurement, and logistics teams.
  • Communicate supply or production constraints to internal stakeholders and escalate as needed.
  • Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials and components to support production plans.

• Reporting & Data Analysis
  • Monitor and report key performance metrics related to production scheduling, inventory management, and forecast accuracy.
  • Perform data-driven analyses to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in production control processes.
  • Conduct "what-if" scenario modeling to assess the impact of changes in supply, demand, or capacity.

• Risk Management & Problem Resolution
  • Proactively identify risks within the production and supply planning processes.
  • Collaborate across departments to develop and implement effective contingency plans.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to production delays, material shortages, supplier disruptions, or logistics constraints.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning, supply chain management, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of MRP, demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• APICS/ASCM certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; comfortable working across teams and departments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices is advantageous.
• Results-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral & written communication skills.
• Accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail are required.
• Team player, cooperative, fast-learner.
• Strong multitasking skills, proactive self-starter.
• Organized and focused.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion.