Production Planning Associate, Oceanside

Job Description
Job Description
Job Description: Production Planning Assistant
Location: Oceanside, CA *****
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite, Temp-to-Hire
Compensation: $***** – $***** per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Production Planning Assistant to support the daily operations of the planning department.
In this role, you will assist with production planning, inventory management, and material tracking.
The position plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely data entry, effective communication, and coordination between production, warehouse, and procurement teams to maintain efficient workflows and meet production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in daily production planning activities, ensuring schedules are current and clearly communicated.
Monitor work orders and track progress to support on-time completion and delivery.
Perform cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate stock levels.
Update and maintain planning data in ERP/MES systems or spreadsheets.
Generate and distribute planning and inventory reports for cross-functional teams.
Coordinate with production, warehouse, and procurement teams to resolve material shortages or delays.
Support the planning team with administrative tasks, such as data entry, document management, and reporting.
Assist with analysis of production trends and inventory data to support process improvements.
Participate in meetings to provide updates, take notes, and follow up on action items.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning and operations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or inventory management preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with ERP/MES systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Analytical skills for reviewing data and identifying trends or discrepancies.
Company Description Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process.
We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match.
Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry.
We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas.
We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and "Smart Hire" modalities.
Company Description
Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process.
We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match.
Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry.
We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas.
We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and "Smart Hire" modalities.