Production Planner I (Supply Chain)

Location: Must be based in Irvine, California, United States and located within commuting distance of the office; onsite role.

Salary: $70,310–$95,400 annually, plus eligibility for a variable annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops, manufactures, and markets research and clinical diagnostic products, supporting scientific discovery and healthcare.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and optimize intermediate and packaging production schedules using SAP MRP, ERP systems, finite scheduling, and manual Kanban processes.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Supply Assurance, Quality Control, Marketing, and Supply Planning to keep schedules executable, material-ready, and aligned with demand.
• Prevent material shortages, production disruptions, and downtime by monitoring scheduling issues, inventory, capacity, yield, scrap, and product lifecycle risks.
• Generate and interpret production reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses to support scheduling recommendations and operational decisions.
• Resolve routine and moderately complex scheduling issues, escalating non-routine risks to management.
• Drive continuous improvement through workflow enhancements, improved planning accuracy, and more efficient production flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and/or in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate issues, prioritize competing demands, and proactively implement solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective work across cross-functional teams.
• Experience or knowledge in production planning and scheduling, SAP ERP and MRP systems, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis and KPI reporting, and operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials planning.
• APICS CPIM certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work in Irvine, California, within commuting distance of the office.
• Medical plans, HSA funds, fertility support, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, and mental health support.
• 401(k) with profit sharing, employee stock purchase program, education benefits, student debt relief, and learning and development opportunities.
• Pet insurance, wellness support, Employee Resource Groups, and other employee and family benefits.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer supporting candidates from diverse backgrounds.