Materials/Production Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
Materials/Production Planner
Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Materials/Production Planner position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.
Job Summary:
Monitors and evaluates inventory supply and demand and develops production schedules. Takes appropriate actions to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained to support materials, manufacturing, and customer requirements. Communicates across departments to manage inventory expectations. Requires individuals to apply his/her knowledge of materials planning, production planning, operations, inventory, procedures, and processes to perform complex and diverse assignments.
Primary Responsibilities:
The complexity of the work at this level requires initiative, originality, evaluation and independent judgment in the performance of responsibilities.
Reviews, manages, and coordinates inventory supply/demand requirements according to the attributes of the inventory model, using Materials Requirements Planning, Resource and Capacity Requirements Planning.
Develops, manages, and coordinates production schedules.
Coordinates all activities associated with the generation and execution of orders for manufactured items.
Prioritizes and expedites orders and communicates possible problems to key stakeholders.
Analyzes and identifies forecast necessity, then develops and maintains appropriate forecast levels from order history and marketing/sales input.
Maintains inventory and planning fields in new and existing item master records.
Provides Materials Management support for New Product Development and/or Product Realization.
Works across the business to achieve Collaborative Planning, resulting in linkage with customers and suppliers.
Coordinates emergency (weekend/holiday) production between Sales, Manufacturing, Shipping and Maintenance if and when required.
Participates individually or within a team on special projects approved or assigned by the Production Planning Manager.
Performs work according to Fike Corporation policies, procedures, and goals and according to the direction of the Production Planning Manager.
Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.
Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.
Essential Skills:
Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Inventory. Research. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Relationship Building.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the environment is general office work and the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit and use hands.
Job Qualifications:
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years post degree experience in a Planning, Materials or Operations environment. Knowledge and application of Manufacturing Resource Planning, Inventory, Bill of Material, Product Data Management, Purchasing, and Production Control concepts. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
PREFERRED: APICS CPIM certification. Familiarity with JDEdwards Business Systems.
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $56,692 to $69,743 depending on the level of experience of the candidate.
Working at Fike
At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as oneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.
Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:
Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
Profit Sharing Bonus Program
Education Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
Service awards & Recognition Program
Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking
Refer to Req ID 3980. Please visit our web site at www.fike.com to fill out an application.
Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.