Planner I

Planner I is an entry‑level role focused on keeping manufacturing running smoothly by coordinating materials, schedules, and workflow.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Production scheduling —Maintain and assist Materials Department with daily or weekly production schedules based on customer orders, capacity, and deadlines
• Material planning — Ensure raw materials and components are available by coordinating with purchasing and inventory teams
• Work order management — Create, release, and track work orders through the production process
• Inventory coordination — Monitor stock levels, identify shortages, and help prevent overstock
• Data analysis — Use ERP/MRP systems to analyze capacity, lead times, and production performance
• Cross‑functional communication — Work with production, purchasing, engineering, and logistics to keep operations aligned
• Issue resolution — Help troubleshoot delays, material shortages, or schedule conflicts
• Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:**

• Associate degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or related discipline is required, or have a minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience in a planning position

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be very organized, detail-oriented and have the capacity to work on multiple issues simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Wilcox is a U.S. government defense contractor, and this position is responsible to control access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• APICS / NAPM Certification
• Familiarity with SAP B1 software
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or related discipline

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Repeating motions that include wrists, hands, and fingers
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds