Product Planner

Graco

. Forecast, plan, and schedule assigned products in a manufacturing environment .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDayton • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,600 - $79,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forecasting, planning, and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, utilizing MRP and ERP systems like GAINS and Oracle. Strong ability to manage inventory, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and address manufacturing challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ForecastingInventory ManagementMRP/ERP System KnowledgeOracle ExperienceAPICS CPIM Certification

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Hard Skills

ForecastingPlanningSchedulingInventory ManagementLean Manufacturing ConceptsSupply Chain PracticesMRPKanbanGAINSOracle

Soft Skills

Good Written CommunicationGood Verbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIM Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementDistributionCapacity Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Forecast, plan, and schedule assigned products in a manufacturing environment
Plan and execute the flow of externally procured materials from suppliers into the factory
Plan purchased and manufactured parts using EOQ, min/max, fixed days, Kanban, MRP, and other ordering approaches
Maintain accurate planning parameters in GAINS and Oracle
Schedule manufacturing orders and ensure customer requirements are met
Give work direction and prioritize shop-floor schedules
Communicate with customer service to align priorities
Inform management about manufacturing challenges and issues, including capacity, machine downtime, and resource fluctuations
Manage inventory and assigned products to meet service and inventory plans
Communicate supply shortages, delivery changes, and quality issues
Maintain GAINS and analyze exceptions
Create, adjust, and maintain product and component forecasts in GAINS to drive Oracle planning
Work with marketing to refine forecasting data
Report on inventory and service levels
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related field is preferred, or 4+ years of proven planning experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
Registered and working towards APICS CPIM certification if Bachelor’s degree is not in Logistics and Supply Chain Planning field
Plan in place to enroll in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related field and willing to complete Bachelor’s degree (No Degree pathway)
Knowledge of supply chain and lean manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures
MRP/ERP system knowledge
Competent PC skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Oracle experience
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Stock purchase plan
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Career development opportunities
Attractive compensation
E-Verify employment eligibility verification