Production Planner

TL;DR

Production Planner (Logistics/R&D): Coordinating materials, schedules, and production activities to turn engineering ideas into real-world products with an accent on material requirements planning and inventory analysis. Focus on optimizing facility utilization, managing purchase requisitions in ERP/MRP systems, and ensuring timely material flow to meet program deadlines.

Location: Onsite in Cambridge, MA

Salary: $62,500 - $220,000

Company

An independent, nonprofit research and development company tackling national challenges in military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering.

What you will do

• Develop detailed production plans and schedules for variable manufacturing processes.
• Analyze material requirements and launch purchase requisitions using MRP/ERP systems.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to optimize facility utilization.
• Monitor material flow from receipt to the factory floor to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide management with updates on shortages, design changes, and backlogs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in production planning or a related manufacturing role.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance programs including workplace flexibility.
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga.
• Health and finance workshops.
• Off-site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.