Mid Level Planner Jobs
Mid level planner jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, guide junior team members, and shape planning decisions with limited oversight. Roles run the full mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote work across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with employers like JPMorganChase, KLA, and Waymo hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Production Planner plays a critical role in aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity to ensure the efficient flow of materials and production across operations. This highly visible position partners closely with Sales, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to develop and execute production schedules that support customer delivery commitments while optimizing inventory levels and manufacturing resources. The Production Planner is responsible for short- and mid-term production planning, schedule execution, inventory planning, and material readiness. This role monitors production performance, identifies constraints, and drives schedule recovery actions to improve on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory levels, production capacity, and available materials.
- Create detailed weekly and daily production plans for assigned manufacturing value streams.
- Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying risks and implementing recovery plans to maintain customer delivery commitments.
- Prioritize and sequence manufacturing orders to optimize production flow and maximize on-time delivery.
- Verify material availability to support production schedules and proactively identify potential shortages or constraints.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve material, capacity, and scheduling issues.
- Manage MRP planning messages and ensure production priorities accurately reflect current business requirements.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels, including safety stock and work-in-process inventory, to support service level objectives while minimizing excess inventory.
- Analyze forecast changes, demand variability, production capacity, and inventory trends to recommend schedule adjustments.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product phase-in/phase-out activities through effective production planning.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and work order integrity to support effective production execution.
- Analyze production and planning performance metrics and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, schedule adherence, and inventory performance.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
- Serve as the primary planning representative on cross-functional Value Stream Teams.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory planning, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, production planning principles, inventory control, and capacity planning.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed planning decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret demand signals, evaluate capacity constraints, and develop effective production schedules.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
- Experience with Infor MAPICS or similar ERP systems.
- Experience planning in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Theory of Constraints (TOC), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or demand planning processes.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact opwaccommodations@acmecryo.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites.
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INTRODUCTION
The Production Planner plays a critical role in aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity to ensure the efficient flow of materials and production across operations. This highly visible position partners closely with Sales, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to develop and execute production schedules that support customer delivery commitments while optimizing inventory levels and manufacturing resources. The Production Planner is responsible for short- and mid-term production planning, schedule execution, inventory planning, and material readiness. This role monitors production performance, identifies constraints, and drives schedule recovery actions to improve on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory levels, production capacity, and available materials.
- Create detailed weekly and daily production plans for assigned manufacturing value streams.
- Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying risks and implementing recovery plans to maintain customer delivery commitments.
- Prioritize and sequence manufacturing orders to optimize production flow and maximize on-time delivery.
- Verify material availability to support production schedules and proactively identify potential shortages or constraints.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve material, capacity, and scheduling issues.
- Manage MRP planning messages and ensure production priorities accurately reflect current business requirements.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels, including safety stock and work-in-process inventory, to support service level objectives while minimizing excess inventory.
- Analyze forecast changes, demand variability, production capacity, and inventory trends to recommend schedule adjustments.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product phase-in/phase-out activities through effective production planning.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and work order integrity to support effective production execution.
- Analyze production and planning performance metrics and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, schedule adherence, and inventory performance.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
- Serve as the primary planning representative on cross-functional Value Stream Teams.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory planning, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, production planning principles, inventory control, and capacity planning.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed planning decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret demand signals, evaluate capacity constraints, and develop effective production schedules.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
- Experience with Infor MAPICS or similar ERP systems.
- Experience planning in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Theory of Constraints (TOC), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or demand planning processes.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact opwaccommodations@acmecryo.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites.
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Mid Level Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level planner job?
Position yourself around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you led the planning process, managed competing priorities, or coordinated across teams. Tailor your resume to show scope and decision-making, not just execution. Applications that demonstrate you've operated with growing independence and delivered measurable results consistently move to the top of the pile at this level.
Which companies hire mid level planners?
Companies hiring mid level planners right now include JPMorganChase, KLA, and Waymo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with structured planning functions as well as growing mid-size organizations looking for planners who can work with some autonomy and build out processes.
Are there remote mid level planner jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 24% of mid level planner openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common setup. Fully remote roles exist but tend to be concentrated in sectors where planning work is primarily digital and collaborative tools can replace in-person coordination.
How do I move up to a mid level planner role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening specialization and taking on broader ownership over time. Early-career planners grow into mid level by moving from executing assigned tasks to leading defined projects, developing expertise in a planning domain, and demonstrating they can manage ambiguity without close supervision. Consistent delivery and measurable impact on planning outcomes are what prompt that promotion.
Which industries hire the most mid level planners?
Mid Level planner roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their planning functions are large enough to support dedicated mid-career specialists who own workstreams and coordinate across departments rather than supporting a single senior planner.