What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at gpac?
We are a growing manufacturer with over 70 years of experience serving OEM customers across North America. Known for our reliability, responsiveness, and strong customer relationships, we're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Production Planner to help ensure smooth operations as we continue to scale.
Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for planning and procuring materials to support timely production and delivery. This individual works cross-functionally with suppliers, operations, engineering, and sales to optimize inventory, manage costs, and ensure supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for planning and procuring materials to support timely production and delivery. This individual works cross-functionally with suppliers, operations, engineering, and sales to optimize inventory, manage costs, and ensure supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and release production work orders based on sales forecasts and inventory levels
- Issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and MRO items
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and manage RMAs for defective materials
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory through oversight of receiving and cycle count processes
- Track key inventory metrics (DSI, DOH, IQR, S&E) to optimize cash flow and working capital
- Maintain accurate records and generate reports to support operations
- Assist in implementing procurement and planning policies and drive performance improvements
- Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives across departments
- 3 years of experience in production planning, purchasing, or supply chain (manufacturing preferred)
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- ERP system experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Effective communicator with strong vendor management abilities
- Highly detail-oriented; able to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement a plus
- Base salary: $70,000-$95,000, depending on experience
- Annual bonus opportunity based on company performance
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
- Growth opportunity within a stable and supportive team environment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
Production Planner
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics -
Wichita, KS
