Production Planner, Billerica

Gabriele & Company, recruiters for manufacturing and supply chain professionals, is working with a Bedford, MA, area manufacturer in need of an experienced Production Planner to oversee its production planning functions while keeping inventory lean and customers happy.
This role will oversee one buyer/planner.
In this role you'll be the linchpin between sales promises and manufacturing reality.
You'll create master production schedules that satisfy customer needs while optimizing inventory levelsall while navigating through order backlogs, sales forecasts, and supply constraints.
In this fast-paced environment, your energy, organization, and commitment to excellence will be the foundation of your success.
What you'll do:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set and achieve ambitious production targets
Provide leadership to your team of buyer-planners, inspiring them to excellence
Translate complex supply chain data into clear timelines and commitments for our sales teams
Identify capacity risks before they become problems and drive innovative solutions
Release work orders strategically based on MRP signals and Kanban triggers
Bridge the gap between internal capabilities and external customer expectations
Transform planning insights into continuous improvement initiatives
Resolve inventory discrepancies with detective-like precision
Support new product introductions with materials and capacity planning expertise
Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely materials availability
Your Experience
5-10 years of planning experience in manufacturing environments including recent positions as a Planner or Sr.
Planner
Bachelor's degree preferred, with APICS certification a plus
Experience using MS Teams and Microsoft Office suite including advanced Excel
Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, MRP planning, inventory management, and Kanban systems
Proven ability to manage complex bills of materials (50++ parts) and balance competing priorities
Our client offers
a competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package for those ready to elevate planning operations to the next level.
US Citizenship required.
Drug screen and background check part of the onboarding process.