Production Planner

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage daily production planning and scheduling activities. Plan manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach (MRP, Kanban etc)
• Perform supply and demand analysis and incorporate into the forecast; keep management informed of capacity constraints and/or any concerns related to meeting our customer expectations
• Manage inventory builds and provide ship dates and comments to customer service department during contract reviews
• Participate in all physical inventories
• Work closely with operations to develop reliable, state of the art production schedule reports for production control/planning purposes, and management review
• Develop and maintain accurate daily WIP status reporting and coordinate action w/manufacturing supervisors
• Maintain reporting tools to be able to perform analysis, follow-up on all manufacturing variance on production builds
• Partner with production supervisors to provide work direction and prioritize schedules on shop floor

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Exchange)
• Must understand basic machine shop math and BOM structure
• successful track record creating and maintaining manufacturing and inventory processes and systems with a fast-growing company
• APICS certification preferred
• Knowledge of supply chain and Lean Manufacturing concepts

Desired Education, Certifications and Experience

• BA or BS degree (preferably in Business Administration or related)
• 3+ years Planning/Scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Epicor or Oracle)

For candidates based in Minnesota Name: The pay range is $68,100.00 - $115,800.00 annually, exempt.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. For more details on Ichor's culture and benefits plan, please refer to Ichor Insights posted on Ichor Insights 2025: https://www.ichorsystems.com/media/wysiwyg/talon_ultimo/careers/Ichor-Insights-2025.pdf