Manufacturing Planner

Manufacturing Planner II Fort Collins, CO $35–$40/hour DOE Full-Time Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Why This Role Stands Out
• Competitive pay: $35–$40/hour DOE
• Monday–Friday schedule
• High-impact role supporting production and supply chain operations
• Opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments
• Strong mix of strategic planning and day-to-day execution
• Exposure to forecasting, inventory management, and capacity planning
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational efficiency What You'll Be Doing
• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer demand
• Analyze inventory levels, capacity constraints, demand forecasts, and material availability
• Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to resolve shortages and material issues
• Monitor planning metrics such as on-time delivery, backlog, inventory levels, and production attainment
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to balance production capacity and workload
• Participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) activities
• Identify planning risks and develop corrective action plans
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product transitions
• Maintain planning parameters and master data within ERP systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning and inventory performance
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and planning analysis for leadership teams What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related fields
• Experience working within ERP/MRP environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications
• APICS or ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or similar)
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations
• Lean manufacturing experience
• SIOP or Integrated Business Planning experience
• Knowledge of inventory management and capacity planning principles
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems Ideal Background
• Production Planner
• Planner II
• Materials Planner
• Supply Chain Planner
• Demand Planner
• Master Scheduler
• Manufacturing Planner
• Production Control Planner
• Operations Planner The Bottom Line This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex planning challenges and making a direct impact on manufacturing operations. If you have experience balancing customer demand, production schedules, inventory, and material availability while working across multiple departments, we'd love to connect with you.