Planner Jobs in Tennessee
Planner jobs in Tennessee are open across Nashville, Franklin, and Memphis and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Amazon, A2H, and AECOM hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary/Overview
This role is responsible for the daily management of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) as it relates to unplanned forecast demand, forecast shortages, production & inventory changes, allowing accurate and up-to-date information which drives the Material and Capacity Requirements and Customer Dating.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the most competitive price and in required amounts.
- Establishes the MPS considering the forecast, the production plan, and other important considerations like backlog, capacity availability and management policies and goals.
- Monitors MRP daily to ensure it continually meets customer service goals, inventory levels, shelf-life requirements, production efficiency and capacity objectives.
- Takes the lead when the MRP must change due to failed batches, changes in customer demand, unscheduled downtime in production and/or whenever the schedule no longer meets objectives.
- Interacts with internal customers to provide timely and accurate information on product availability, schedule changes, general inquiries, and all similar communication.
- Ensures the MPS and MRP system is kept up to date.
- Align MPS with Lean Manufacturing processes.
- Minimize surplus and obsolete inventory.
- Actively participates in cost improvement programs.
- Plays a key role in new product startups pertaining to materials, training, interplant coordination cross functional team coordination, Engineering Change Order implementation, systems development as well as support Receiving, Shipping, and Inventory Control operations throughout the process.
- Invoice reconciliation and ideas to reduce repetitive changes.
- Maintains data integrity in SAP, confirming information is correct on PO’s and material master.
- Works exception messages daily.
- Focus on metrics displayed on the Materials board and work daily to improve them (Past Due PO’s, Exception Messages, Quality).
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of MRP/ERP systems. (SAP Preferred)
- Ability to analyze situations and find root causes.
- Experience in use of Lean manufacturing tools.
- Excel, Word, and Power Point skills required.
- Disciplined to work without supervision.
- Task and detailed oriented.
- Effective communicator with cross functional teams.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience in Purchasing/Planning.
- H.S diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.
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Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Planner Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon2

- A2H1

- AECOM1

- Barge Design Solutions1

- Columbus McKinnon1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Manufacturing5
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Automotive1
- Chemicals & Materials1
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as urban planning, supply chain management, or business
- Proficiency in planning or project management software relevant to the specific planning discipline
- One to three years of experience in a planning, coordination, or analyst role
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce forecasts or recommendations
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting plans to stakeholders
- Relevant certification such as AICP for urban planners or APICS credentials for supply chain planners
Planner Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many planner jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 16+ planner openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Nashville, Franklin, and Memphis. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
Which Tennessee cities have the most planner jobs?
Nashville, Franklin, and Memphis have the most planner openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire planners in Tennessee?
Employers hiring planners in Tennessee include Amazon, A2H, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote planner jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 13% of planner openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for planner jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to planner jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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