Production Planner

. Develop and manage production schedules for manufacturing research reagents, chemicals, and research consumables .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHopkinton • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,500 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

ERP

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage production schedules for manufacturing research reagents, chemicals, and research consumables
Use SAP and SAP/APO to develop near-term and long-term production plans
Use SAP/APO to maintain forecast performance
Maintain proper stock levels at local and international distribution sites
Work with manufacturing to maintain parity between costing and BOM/Routing changes
Develop initiatives to improve inventory, scrap, and margin performance
Align build schedules with forecasts, new product introductions, and margin commitments in partnership with Product Management
Work closely with Sales to expedite and capitalize on fast-moving opportunities
Provide timely stocking updates to domestic and international Customer Service groups
Resolve order-specific issues with domestic and international Customer Service groups
May cross-train into other planning/procurement areas
May require travel to other sites

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of production planning experience using an ERP system; OR Associate degree and 4+ years of production planning experience using an ERP system; OR High school diploma or GED and 6+ years of production planning experience using an ERP system
SAP experience
High level of skill using Excel and its related data tools
Proficient in PowerPoint and Word
MS Access experience
APICS or similar certification strongly preferred
Prior Green Belt certification a plus
Strong analytical and computer skills, including the ability to analyze data and structure reports
May require travel to other sites

Comp & perks