Production Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
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JOB SUMMARY:
As a Production Planner, the primary responsibility will be to coordinate and plan production for our manufacturing facilities. The position will also be responsible for requisitioning raw materials and keeping adequate on-hand stock for production. This position holds a crucial role in ensuring proper levels of inventory are produced to reduce the amount of aged stock.
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 2+ years of experience in a position related to inventory management
Preferred: 4-8 years of experience in a position related to inventory management, supply chain management, or demand forecasting.
POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification
Required: Advanced understanding and experience in inventory planning. Experience using inventory management softwares and ERP systems. Strong communication and problem solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred: Previous experience with Sage X3. Experience in optimizing inventory levels, reducing carrying costs, and minimizing stockouts or overstock situations.
CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)
- Plan optimized batches for the facilities assigned to the Production Planner.
- Work with Sales, Operations, and other departments to obtain forecast information related to changes in sales demand, raw material availability, etc.
- Calculate optimal batch sizes for entry into the ERP system.
- Identify potential customer backorders and instigate corrective measures to avoid late shipments.
- Assist with setting up inter-site transfers when needed.
- Aged Inventory Review and suggestions to Sales/Operations for disposition or use.
- Identify and help correct procedural or system issues that cause inventory inaccuracies .
- Assist with cycle count and annual physical count process.
- Other Duties as assigned
Location: 412 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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