Manufacturing Planning Analyst — Inventory Optimization

Twinsburg

Do You See the Whole Factory as a System? - ---------------------------------------- If aligning materials, capacity, and schedules to eliminate bottlenecks sounds like your kind of challenge, you'll thrive as a Production Planner at Rockwell Automation in Twinsburg, OH. Picture yourself guiding order flow, tuning safety stocks, and partnering with experts in scheduling, materials, and engineering to keep production on track---every shift, every day. You will report to the PCA Team Lead and will be on-site at our facility in Twinsburg, OH. ### What You'll Tackle * Turn demand into action: release and sequence manufacturing orders for assigned product lines/projects based on material and capacity realities. * Stay ahead of shortages: monitor SAP exceptions and component consumption, then engage suppliers to close gaps swiftly. * Steward inventory health: own levels for your portfolio and drive countermeasures with Central Material Analysts and Master Schedulers when MIN / MAX thresholds are breached. * Engineer smart buffers: refine planning parameters with Central Material Analysts to set safety stock and reorder points aligned to our materials planning playbook. * Shape the load: work with Master Schedulers and Manufacturing Engineers to understand capacity (short- and long-term) and minimize past due orders. * Launch with confidence: design and maintain material, manufacturing, and procurement strategies for NPM (new product manufacturing) and orderly phase-outs. * Stabilize availability: partner with the Master Scheduler on monthly safety stock production and targeted finished goods builds. ### About You * Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. **Compliance:** Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. ### Nice-to-Haves * 2 years of related experience. * Experience across Production and Inventory Control, Operations, Purchasing, or Manufacturing Engineering. * Bachelor's in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related area. * APICS (CPIM/CIRM/CSCP) certification preferred or completed within 24 months in position. * Background in material control/production planning. * ERP planning proficiency (SAP ideal). * Advanced PC literacy with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ### Perks \& Support * Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision * 401k * Paid Time Off * Parental and Caregiver Leave * Flexible Work Schedule in partnership with your manager * Discover more: www.raquickfind.com ### Skills You're Proud Of * Bachelor's Degree * Production Planning \& Scheduling * Inventory Management \& Control