Production Planner Jobs

Production Planner jobs are open across manufacturing, consumer goods, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals, at every level from entry-level scheduler to senior supply chain planner, with specializations in materials planning, production scheduling, and demand forecasting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles553+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityFremont, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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PPG
Huntsville, Alabama
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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ICP Group
Andover, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $95k/yr
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
51-200

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Shasta Beverages, Inc.
Oakland, California
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$70k - $75k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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National Beverage Corp.
Oakland, California
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$70k - $75k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Textron Systems
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
$75k - $113k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Production Planner Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman12
  • L3Harris7
  • Lockheed Martin7
  • JennMar5
  • Ingersoll-Rand5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Food & Beverage
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Energy

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production planner jobs.

  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Proven ability to build and manage master production schedules
  • Understanding of MRP logic, bill of materials, and inventory management
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred or required by many employers
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting

Tips for Your Production Planner Job Search

Quantify your planning metrics on your resume

Hiring managers for production planner roles want to see numbers: cycle time reductions, on-time delivery rates, inventory turns you improved. Pull those figures from your performance reviews or system reports and lead with them in your work history bullets.

List your ERP and planning software by name

SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and similar platforms appear in nearly every production planner job description. Name the specific modules you have worked in, not just the product family, so your resume clears automated screening for exact software terms.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists production planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your planning horizon

Some production planner roles focus on short-horizon daily scheduling while others manage monthly or quarterly master production schedules. Read each posting carefully and tailor your resume summary to reflect the planning horizon the employer actually uses.

Prepare a scenario answer about a supply disruption

Interviewers for production planner positions almost always ask how you have handled a materials shortage or a sudden demand spike. Have a specific example ready that walks through how you identified the problem, adjusted the schedule, and communicated changes to production and procurement.

Negotiate by anchoring to cost-impact examples

When discussing compensation, tie your ask to documented outcomes like inventory cost savings or expedite fees you eliminated. Production planning is a cost-center function, and framing your value in dollars you saved is the most credible anchor you can use.

Production Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most production planners?

The most active employers for production planners right now are Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Lockheed Martin, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing-heavy states tend to concentrate the highest volume of openings.

How many production planner jobs are remote?

About 18% of production planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many white-collar roles because the work is closely tied to plant operations and production floor visibility. Demand planning and supply chain coordination sub-roles are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.

How do you become a production planner?

Start with a degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations management, or a related discipline. Build hands-on experience with ERP systems and scheduling tools, either through internships or entry-level roles in purchasing, inventory control, or operations. Earning an APICS CPIM certification significantly strengthens your candidacy by demonstrating formal knowledge of production and inventory management principles.

Can you get hired as a production planner with little experience?

Yes, employers do hire production planners at the entry level, especially candidates who come from adjacent roles like inventory analyst, purchasing coordinator, or production associate. Demonstrating familiarity with ERP systems, even from coursework or a short-term project, and showing strong analytical skills in Excel will carry significant weight when your direct planning experience is limited.

What does the production planner interview process look like?

Most production planner interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a recruiter or HR screen covering your background and software experience. The second involves a hiring manager or operations lead asking behavioral and scenario-based questions about scheduling conflicts, supply disruptions, and cross-functional communication. Some employers add a final round with a plant manager or supply chain director.

Where can I find and apply to production planner jobs?

You can find and apply to production planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and industry background, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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