PRODUCTION PLANNER at HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Capacity Planning, Material Coordination, Conflict Resolution, Performance Tracking, Data Maintenance, BOM Management, Routing Management, Lead Time Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Excel Proficiency, Manufacturing Knowledge

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description HYDAC is a fluid power leader that specializes in the design and development of custom solutions for mobile and industrial markets. We are currently seeking a qualified Production Planner to join our team at our Schaumburg, IL facility. The Production Planner will work with manufacturing to develop a schedule for the production of selected products or product lines. We offer medical, dental, vision PPO health benefits, pet insurance, matching 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). The salary range for this position is between $80-85k. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops a schedule for completing the production of components to meet customer requirements on-time. Balance demand forecasts, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity. Monitor material availability and coordinate with purchasing. Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, shortages, and capacity constraints. Track production performance and adjust plans as needed. Maintain accurate planning data, BOMs, routings, and lead times. Works with Customer Service to forecast future production requirements in order to increase or decrease production levels accordingly. Monitors the work in progress to determine on-time shipments to customers. Prepares reports to Production management, customer service, QA, and product management identifying scheduling concerns and constraints. Requirements Skills and Attributes Must be organized and able prioritize based on defined variables. Must have strong people skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Excel A knowledge of machines, tools, and technology in manufacturing is required. Education and Experience Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field 5-7 years experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems - SAP Experience as a planner or scheduler preferred. #IND123

Responsibilities

The Production Planner develops schedules for component production to ensure on-time customer requirements are met by balancing demand forecasts, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity. This role involves monitoring material availability, resolving scheduling conflicts, tracking performance, and maintaining accurate planning data like BOMs and routings.