Production Planner

Rittal, LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

Planner/Buyer is responsible for planning and procuring materials and services to support production schedules and business needs. This role requires a strong understanding of supply chain principles, analytical skills, the ability to manager on time deliveries effectively with suppliers, proficiency in SAP PP & MM, and a deep understanding of procurement process to support complex, high-volume production environments with fluctuating demand.

Primary Activities/Duties :

• Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on production forecasts, customer orders, ERP demand, and inventory levels.
• Issue purchase orders, confirm deliveries, and manage on-time delivery performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery and communication.
• Monitor inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages and surpluses.
• Collaborate with production planning and other departments to ensure material availability and timely production.
• Evaluate supplier delivery performance and recommend improvements (in coordination with sourcing team).
• Resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• Escalate supply constraints to management and sourcing as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing and planning.
• Participate in planning meetings to communicate supply status and address potential issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements :
Requires long durations on the manufacturing floor and/or long durations in the office at a computer. Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the work shift. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, waist level.

Mental Requirements :
Work in a fast paced environment, adapt to assignment changes easily, ability to multi-task, learn office procedures and learn and use new software. Must be detail oriented; communicate effectively via oral and written communications with all levels of employees, customers and vendors. Self-starter willing to work through and seek answers to on going new requirements. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Safety Requirements :
Wear safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and additional personal protective equipment where required.

Direction & Decision Making :
Complete directives given either verbally or written, make and assist in determining logical decisions.

Relationship :
Direct Contacts: PPC Manager, Production Planning/ Material planning & buying Supervisor, Production Planning & Control Team Members, Buyers, Sourcing team, Raw material warehouse team, Managers, Supervisors, Production team, sales operations, internal and external vendors and customers
Indirect Contacts: All other departments throughout the plant

Knowledge & Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Proven experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment with high product variability and complex constraints.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP PP & MM, or equivalent ERP system
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Agile mindset and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Work Environment :
Must work in both office and plant floor environment.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.