Hiring: Planning Manager Company: Dexter Magnetic Technologies Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:45:42 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •7+ years of manufacturing planning, scheduling, supply chain, or operations experience, including leadership experience. •1 year, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays. Required Skills: •Lead the Planning team responsible for production, material, inventory, and capacity planning. •Develop and maintain master production schedules for high-mix, low-volume machining and assembly operations. •Translate customer demand, backlog, forecasts, and priorities into executable production plans. •Partner with Operations to establish achievable weekly and daily schedules and proactively address schedule risks. •Lead the setup, optimization, and ongoing management of ERP/MRP planning processes. •Establish and maintain planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, planning horizons, and order policies. •Ensure BOMs, routings, work centers, calendars, and planning master data support accurate MRP outputs. •Review MRP recommendations and drive disciplined execution of planned orders, purchase requirements, and production schedules. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field. •Strong experience in a high-mix, low-volume machining and/or assembly manufacturing environment. •Demonstrated experience implementing, configuring, or significantly improving ERP/MRP planning processes and parameters. •In-depth knowledge of BOMs, routings, work centers, lead times, MRP, capacity planning, and production scheduling. •Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP experience; EPICOR experience is a plus. APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred. Compensation: •$125,000 - $145,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!