Production Planner
GTTNewark, DE
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Job Description
Primary Job Title: Production Planner
Alternate / Related Job Titles: Manufacturing Production Planner Supply Chain Production Planner Materials & Production Planner Production Planning Analyst
Location & Onsite Flexibility: Newark, DE Onsite
Contract Details
Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 12 monthsStart: As Soon As PossiblePay Rate: $70/hour
Schedule: Standard business hoursOvertime: As requiredTravel Required: No
Position Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating production schedules, inventory levels, and material requirements while supporting leadership through data-driven insights and automated reporting. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Planning, and Quality teams to translate operational and sales data into actionable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and automate Power BI dashboards tracking production, inventory, and sales performance
- Analyze operational and sales data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
- Create and automate advanced Excel reports using Pivot Tables, formulas, and lookup functions
- Support leadership with KPI dashboards, automated reporting, and ad-hoc analysis
- Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, and Quality teams to streamline data collection and reporting workflows
- Analyze sales forecasts for assigned direct sales materials
- Generate production schedules and raw material requirements
- Release production work orders to Manufacturing
- Analyze sales performance and establish Production and QC priorities
- Maintain inventory levels to meet assigned targets
- Participate in the transfer of new products from R&D to Manufacturing
- Communicate work order status, inventory levels, and project updates to internal stakeholders
- Maintain work center schedules and communicate capacity constraints
- Provide guidance and training to junior Production Planners on new techniques and process changes
- Ensure distribution inventory requirements are planned and shipped to correct locations
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies
Required Qualifications
- Working knowledge of MRP II and computerized inventory control systems
- Extensive knowledge of material master data, BOMs, routings/recipes, and work centers
- Knowledge of cost accounting fundamentals and labor reporting
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power BI
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- CPIM certification
- Experience supporting manufacturing or regulated production environments
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) typically required
- 2–5 years of related production planning or supply chain experience
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
About the Company
An innovative medical technology company focused on empowering healthier lives, with a strong emphasis on women’s health and well-being. The organization develops science-based solutions to detect, diagnose, and treat illnesses earlier, driven by talented employees and a commitment to meaningful impact.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. We proudly support inclusive workplaces and partner with Fortune 500 organizations across healthcare, life sciences, technology, financial services, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-01524 #LI-GTT #LI-Onsite #gttjobs
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