Production Planning Specialist

MANN+HUMMEL

. Forecast, plan, and schedule daily production and safety workflow based on customer orders and inventory .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeGoleta • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, utilizing ERP systems for inventory management and reporting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective collaboration and problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production PlanningScheduling ExperienceERP System ProficiencyInventory ManagementMS Office Skills

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingInventory AnalysisReport CreationData AnalysisSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDetail OrientedSelf-StarterTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemMS OfficeExcel Pivot TablesV-Lookup

Certifications & Qualifications

Planning CertificationInventory Management Certification

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingIndustrial EnvironmentProduction WorkflowSafety GoalsCustomer Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Forecast, plan, and schedule daily production and safety workflow based on customer orders and inventory
Collaborate with Production Supervisors to define production schedule priorities
Release products to appropriate departments
Use the company ERP system to create and analyze reports and determine scheduling methods
Monitor job progress from creation through completion
Enter inventory information and confirm physical inventory when needed
Analyze inventory and delivery problems and recommend solutions
Identify potential conflicts throughout production phases to minimize errors and maximize customer experience
Provide data for forecasts, estimates, schedules of goods in process, and future-order needs
Read and write reports as necessary
Ensure safety and quality goals are met
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
3 years’ minimum proven planning / scheduling experience within a fast-paced manufacturing/industrial environment
Must be a forward thinker, self-starter, motivated, and dependable
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong computer skills including MS Office products; Excel reporting using pivot tables and V-Look up required
Prior experience working within an ERP system
Must be able to read, interpret, understand and follow instructions, product labels, safety rules, operation and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and schedules
Acute observation skills to ensure the safety of those around them
Effective verbal and written communication, as well as acute listening skills
Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment
Associate’s Degree in a Business Discipline (preferred)
Planning, Inventory Management, or other related certification (preferred)
SAP ERP experience (preferred)