Job Opening: Manufacturing Planner
Description
RemX Staffing is hiring a Temporary Manufacturing Planner to support one of our leading clients in Buffalo.
Location: Buffalo, NY
Type: temporary 3-4 months
Hours: day shift
In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the production schedule, managing customer orders, and ensuring materials and timelines align to meet delivery expectations. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, ERP experience, and a knack for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate customer demand to plan, create, and maintain production schedules that meet delivery requirements.
- Partner with purchasing and sales teams to communicate and resolve changes in demand, materials, or priorities.
- Adapt to shifting customer needs and collaborate with manufacturing to set realistic ship dates for new or urgent orders.
- Track and report on-site performance related to on-time delivery, expedited freight, and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Provide support for production and scheduling inquiries using ERP and MRP systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in order management, planning, or scheduling within a manufacturing ERP/MRP/EDI environment.
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with the full MS Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives under pressure.
- Team player who can also work independently when needed.