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Applied Industrial Technologies lists this Production Planner opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Production PlannerBay Advanced Technologies, an Applied Fluid Power subsidiary, is currently looking for a Production Planner to join our team in Austin, TX. If you're outgoing, technically sound, and think you have what it takes – Apply Today!Role SummaryThe Production Planner is responsible for ensuring production orders are material clear, realistically scheduled, and completed on or before their committed due dates. This role bridges Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to proactively manage material shortages, allocate and reallocate inventory, and maintain accurate dates on production orders in the ERP. The planner will help move the organization from reactive expediting to proactive planning, supporting business growth and improved on-time delivery performance.Core Job ResponsibilitiesReview daily material shortage and exception reports in the ERP to identify gating shortages for open production orders and upcoming jobs.Analyze component availability and lead times to determine realistic start and completion dates for production orders, updating job dates in the ERP accordingly.Allocate and reallocate material across production orders based on priorities, customer commitments, and production capacity, escalating tradeoffs when required.Partner with Procurement to expedite, reschedule, or substitute components for jobs with material shortages, ensuring clear priorities for buyers and planners.Coordinate with internal manufacturing (FM/planners) or internal sub-assembly teams on "make" items that are constraining production orders.Maintain accurate and up-to-date job order notes in the ERP, including shortage status, planned completion date, and key assumptions or constraints.Track and report which jobs are fully killed and material clear versus those blocked by shortages, providing clear visibility to production managers.Support production managers in sequencing and leveling the build schedule, ensuring that material-ready jobs are prioritized and capacity constraints are respected.Monitor and adjust production order dates as material and capacity situations change, communicating impacts on delivery dates to stakeholders.Participate in regular operations / production meetings to review current shortages, upcoming risks, and mitigation plans.Requirements2+ years of experience as production planner or similar position in our industryHigh School Diploma or GED required.Work for a corporation that believes in developing our people. Applied employees believe in the company and love the environment. Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded.Connect with a great stable company with strong performance and growth. We look forward to learning more about you and will respond to qualified candidates.Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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austin, TX, 78701, US
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