Production Planning Manager - Manufacturing | Boonton, NJ

Our client is seeking a Production Planning Manager to oversee production scheduling, materials planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, and capacity planning. This individual will play a critical role in aligning customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity to support operational and delivery objectives. This position works closely with Production, Customer Service, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure efficient production flow, inventory optimization, and continuous process improvement. Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance Please Note: Local candidates within a reasonable commuting distance of Boonton, NJ will receive priority consideration **Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Screening required** Responsibilities: Coordinate manufacturing orders and planning activities within ERP/MRP systems. Analyze inventory discrepancies and support cycle count and inventory accuracy initiatives. Maintain planning data including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and inventory parameters. Lead planning and scheduling meetings while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Monitor and optimize raw material, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory levels. Develop reports and KPIs related to inventory, production performance, and planning effectiveness. Manage materials planning activities to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and components. Develop and maintain production plans and schedules to support customer demand and operational goals. Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency. Track production performance, identify constraints, and proactively address shortages, delays, and capacity concerns. Forecast production and material requirements based on customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity. Qualifications (Must-Haves) Ability to work onsite in the Boonton, NJ area. Strong forecasting, demand planning, and analytical skills. Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy resolution. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Hands-on experience managing raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, lookups, reporting, and data analysis. Strong experience with production scheduling and capacity planning in a manufacturing environment. Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems for planning, scheduling, inventory management, and materials requirements planning. 5+ years of experience in production planning, materials planning, inventory control, supply chain planning, or related manufacturing operations. Preferred Skills: APICS certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD. Multi-site manufacturing or production planning experience. Previous leadership, supervisory, or team management experience. Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, S&OP, or continuous improvement initiatives. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience with BOM maintenance, manufacturing orders, inventory optimization, and demand planning.