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Senior Production Planner – Production Planner III
Hanger, Inc.. Lead daily production huddles and scheduling discussions, setting priorities across work centers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in production planning and supply chain management within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on demand forecasting, inventory analysis, and process improvement. Proficient in utilizing ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis and decision-making.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Production PlanningERP/MRP Systems ProficiencyInventory AnalysisDemand ForecastingAnalytical Problem-Solving
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Hard Skills
Production SchedulingDemand/Supply BalancingCapacity AnalysisKPI ReportingProcess ImprovementManufacturing ProcessesBOMsRoutingsWork Center OperationsForecast Review
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipPrioritizationTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteAdvanced Excel
Certifications & Qualifications
CPIMCSCP
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementOperationsManufacturing EnvironmentProduction EfficiencyWIP Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead daily production huddles and scheduling discussions, setting priorities across work centers
- Manage the production job schedule across multiple work centers and planning horizons to support on-time supply and delivery dates
- Build and assess planning scenarios in response to demand changes, capacity constraints, or supply disruptions
- Resolve complex scheduling, WIP, and delivery issues that exceed day-to-day planner scope
- Review sales forecasts and recommend production forecasts for leadership input and approval
- Analyze inventory performance and forecast accuracy; identify risks and recommend corrective actions
- Identify and recommend routine discontinuations or runout actions based on demand trends and inventory analysis
- Identify and drive demand planning efficiency improvements in collaboration with Production teams
- Analyze capacity, labor, and material constraints across functions to identify and resolve planning risks
- Proactively identify risks to customer delivery and escalate as needed
- Compile and maintain strategic watchlists for high-risk or high-impact items
- Partner with Procurement and Engineering on material risks and supplier constraints to protect supply continuity
- Prepare KPI and metric reporting; monitor performance against targets, identify trends and root cause of misses, and drive actionable improvement recommendations
- Recommend process improvements and system changes to enhance planning effectiveness
- Coordinate new product release planning across Planning, Production, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure supply readiness at launch
- Provide capacity and constraint data inputs to support long-range planning discussions
- Support financial review processes by providing planning data inputs for inventory and forecast analysis; collaborate with Finance on inventory performance
- Mentor and support Production Planners and Planning Coordinators
- May provide functional guidance to L1/L2 team members; no formal direct reports
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations in a manufacturing environment
- Associate's degree in management or equivalent
- Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; ability to analyze and interpret system data to drive planning decisions
- Demonstrated experience managing production schedules across multiple work centers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root cause and recommend solutions
- Experience with forecast review, inventory analysis, and demand/supply balancing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable leading cross-functional discussions
- Proven ability to prioritize, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and work center operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including advanced Excel skills
- Professional certifications such as CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
- PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
- Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
- Relocation Assistance
- Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
- Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest