Production Planner

Production Planner

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $38.00–$40.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for supporting production planning activities to ensure material availability, production continuity, and on-time delivery. This role combines production planning with strong analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making, identify improvement opportunities, and optimize planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to support customer demand and manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor and maintain planning parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, lot sizes, and MRP settings.
• Analyze production, inventory, and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support Production Planning and Operations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to resolve material and capacity constraints.
• Support root cause analysis for production shortages, late orders, and planning exceptions.
• Maintain planning master data and ensure data accuracy within ERP systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and process optimization.

Required Skills

• SAP experience (even foundational experience considered)
• Strong understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and production planning principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA or ECC), particularly PP, MM, or Supply Chain modules.
• APICS CPIM certification (strongly preferred).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
• SQL experience, including writing and troubleshooting queries.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar analytics platforms.
• MBA.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or Supply Chain Management required.

Required Experience

• 3 years of experience in supply chain management, production planning, or purchasing.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy and data integrity.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting internal and external customers.
• Team player with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions using sound business judgment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
• Eagerness to learn new systems, tools, and business processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This research-intensive biopharmaceutical company is one of the world's largest global leaders in the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of medicines, vaccines, biologics, and animal health products — operating across every continent with annual revenues exceeding $65 billion and approximately 75,000 employees worldwide. Its portfolio spans oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, cardiometabolic health, immunology, neuroscience, and ophthalmology, including the world's best-selling oncology therapy and a leading HPV vaccine that has contributed to meaningful reductions in cervical cancer rates globally. Recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and ranked 15th globally among top biotech and pharmaceutical employers by Science Magazine, this organization employs professionals across research and development, manufacturing, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, commercial strategy, supply chain, data, technology, and corporate functions who share a direct commitment to improving patient lives worldwide.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12275 Industry: Manufacturing & Operations

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