Planner

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Support the creation, maintenance, and execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS). Review and release work orders in accordance with production priorities and schedule requirements. Validate work order readiness prior to release, including bill of material (BOM) accuracy, routing accuracy, material availability, and availability of required subassemblies. Review order requirements for completeness and readiness, coordinating with Customer Care, Engineering, and customers to obtain missing information, clarify technical requirements, and resolve discrepancies.

Work closely with Engineering to identify and implement approved material substitutions when shortages or supply disruptions occur. Monitor and manage work orders through the entire production lifecycle from release through shipment. Actively manage aging WIP by identifying root causes, driving corrective actions, and ensuring timely order completion. Partner with manufacturing leadership to balance material availability, labor capacity, and production priorities.

Verify all material issues, completions, backflushes, subassembly transactions, and inventory movements have been properly processed before closing work orders. Communicate production priorities, shortages, schedule risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders across the organization. Interact with all levels of plant and corporate personnel. Perform other duties as assigned. Work overtime as required.

Who You Are

You identify and seize new opportunities. You set break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You anticipate future trends and implications accurately.

For This Role, You Will Need

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, production planning, materials planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience. Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. Experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and inventory transactions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

That Set You Apart: Previous experience with Oracle ERP. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM preferred). Experience in a make-to-order or mixed-mode manufacturing environment Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.

Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​ ​We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. #LI-AN1