<p>Our client is seeking a skilled <strong>Production Planner </strong>to join their team in <strong>Hunterdon County, New Jersey</strong>. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in managing supply chain operations while ensuring the smooth coordination of logistics and procurement activities. If you have a keen eye for detail and a strong background in supply chain management, we invite you to contribute to our organization's success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Production Planner Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop and maintain production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.</p><p>• Oversee the procurement process, including generating and managing purchase requests.</p><p>• Coordinate logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.</p><p>• Collaborate with global supply chain teams to align production plans with organizational goals.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to prevent shortages or excess.</p><p>• Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies in supply chain operations.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between departments to streamline communication and enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Address and resolve supply chain issues to maintain uninterrupted production.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and reports on supply chain performance metrics.</p>
<p>Job Description</p><ul><li>Execute operational planning activities across procurement, inventory management, processing coordination, and fulfillment within a temperature-controlled supply chain environment.</li><li>Manage purchase orders, sales orders, and system transactions to ensure accurate and timely movement of materials and finished goods.</li><li>Coordinate with sourcing, operations, and logistics partners to align raw material supply with production and delivery schedules.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels, quality parameters, and order variances, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support cross-functional teams with planning updates, customer coordination, documentation, and reporting to ensure execution of weekly operational plans.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>benefits:</p><ul><li>401k</li><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>paid time off</li><li>pet insurance</li><li>paid holidays</li></ul><p>Our client in the Bridgewater area is looking to bring an experienced Production Planner to their team! This position is fully in office Monday-Friday with standard hours of 8-5pm. The range for this role is $80,000-90,000 base. This position plays a critical role in ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery for their manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate excels at navigating complex ERP/MRP systems, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working cross-functionally to drive results.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Convert demand signals into structured production plans and work orders to support operational needs.</li><li>Utilize internal systems to align materials, timing, and resources with production requirements.</li><li>Coordinate scheduling activities to optimize workflow, efficiency, and on-time delivery.</li><li>Maintain and update master data within ERP–including BOMs, routings, lead times, and lot sizes; support engineering change requests/orders (ECR/ECO).Monitor inventory and in-process work, addressing constraints or shortages in collaboration with internal teams. </li><li>Track work-in-process (WIP) and inventory; proactively resolve shortages, constraints, and quality holds working with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to support product transitions, process updates, and ongoing operations.</li><li>Generate regular planning updates, schedules, and performance reports to support business objectives.</li><li>Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, organization, and output quality.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client in the <strong>Somerset County</strong> area is seeking a <strong>Production Planner </strong>for a long-term project. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Production Planner Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Execute operational planning activities across procurement, inventory management, processing coordination, and fulfillment within a temperature-controlled supply chain environment.</li><li>Manage purchase orders, sales orders, and system transactions to ensure accurate and timely movement of materials and finished goods.</li><li>Coordinate with sourcing, operations, and logistics partners to align raw material supply with production and delivery schedules.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels, quality parameters, and order variances, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support cross-functional teams with planning updates, customer coordination, documentation, and reporting to ensure execution of weekly operational plans.</li></ul><p><br></p>