Production Planner

Company: RELIANCE WORLDWIDE
Location: Cullman
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for distribution planning and inventory of finished goods in accordance with Company and Corporate policies and Government regulations to support the business units within Reliance Worldwide. Responsibilities Adjust production schedules daily and weekly to accommodate changing customer demands, priorities, and input from Marketing and Sales. Analyze and act on weekly exception reports from planning tools to create and release production work orders. Maintain finished goods availability and optimal stock levels to fulfill customer requirements. Translate monthly forecasts into actionable production targets in accordance with monthly S&OP process. Ensure production plans align with forecasted demand. Update daily and monthly planning spreadsheets in accordance with planning requirements. Collaborate with Master Production Scheduler and Director of Purchasing & Production Planning to develop department goals and help monitor and report the performance of key measures. Coordinate with production leads to ensure adherence to schedules across manufacturing plants. Communicate with buyers on key components and raw materials to ensure inventory availability for production purposes. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications and Skills Education & Experience 3-5 years of progressive experience in the manufacturing industry or associate’s/bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production scheduling, demand/supply planning, or comparable Operations experience Experience scheduling production within complex / multi-plant operations preferred Competencies Working knowledge of production and distribution practices in an ERP system required; experience with SAP preferred High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting Strong ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and optimize scheduling processes Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with various departments and stakeholders Strong attention to detail to ensure that production schedules are accurate and aligned with business objectives Ability to work efficiently and independently with accuracy, and make accurate and timely decisions Working Conditions This position will be in a manufacturing environment based in Cullman, AL. Physical Demands Job requires both sitting and standing. Excellent vision, hearing, speech and motor skills are required to perform essential functions of the job.

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