Mid Level Production Planning Analyst Jobs
Mid level production planning analyst jobs go to professionals ready to own planning cycles end to end, coordinate across supply chain and operations teams, and make scheduling decisions with limited oversight. Roles are hiring across Energy, Retail, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, and employers like HD Supply, FreshDirect, and TotalEnergies competing for analysts at this level now.
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See related jobsPreferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management.
Job Summary
Manages the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, focusing on day-to-day operations to meet key performance indicators and ensure smooth building flow. Works closely with distribution center departments to develop staffing plans, forecast labor needs, and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Leads the production planning process with the local distribution center leadership team, including forecasting labor and equipment needs, creating staffing plans, and making real-time adjustments to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal production goals.
- Coordinates building resources and collaborates with local distribution center departments to ensure alignment and execution of production plans, facilitating cross-departmental meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Partners with human resources and the local distribution center leadership team to manage staffing needs, including scheduled time off, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
- Identifies and resolves backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks, reallocating resources, and addressing opportunities for process improvement within the local distribution center.
- Monitors key performance indicators to ensure production and staffing plans are being executed effectively, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Educates and trains the local distribution center leadership team on production planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management.
Job Summary
Manages the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, focusing on day-to-day operations to meet key performance indicators and ensure smooth building flow. Works closely with distribution center departments to develop staffing plans, forecast labor needs, and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Leads the production planning process with the local distribution center leadership team, including forecasting labor and equipment needs, creating staffing plans, and making real-time adjustments to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal production goals.
- Coordinates building resources and collaborates with local distribution center departments to ensure alignment and execution of production plans, facilitating cross-departmental meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Partners with human resources and the local distribution center leadership team to manage staffing needs, including scheduled time off, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
- Identifies and resolves backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks, reallocating resources, and addressing opportunities for process improvement within the local distribution center.
- Monitors key performance indicators to ensure production and staffing plans are being executed effectively, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Educates and trains the local distribution center leadership team on production planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Mid Level Production Planning Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level production planning analyst job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the planning cycle, resolved supply or scheduling conflicts, or improved forecast accuracy. Tailor your resume to show you can operate independently, communicate with cross-functional teams, and translate data into actionable production decisions. Specific tools and systems you have worked in, such as ERP platforms or MRP software, should be front and center.
Which companies hire mid level production planning analysts?
Companies hiring mid level production planning analysts right now include HD Supply, FreshDirect, and TotalEnergies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size manufacturers and large enterprise operations that need analysts who can run planning processes with real autonomy, not just support a senior planner.
Are there remote mid level production planning analyst jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry. About 0% of mid level production planning analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common in manufacturing-adjacent roles where some on-site presence is expected. Fully remote positions tend to appear more often in demand planning and supply chain coordination functions.
How do I move up to a mid level production planning analyst role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building. Focus on owning a planning function rather than supporting it, whether that means managing a product line's schedule, running capacity analysis, or leading a process improvement. Gaining fluency in an ERP system, building relationships with operations and procurement teams, and demonstrating measurable impact on output or efficiency are what distinguish mid level candidates from their entry-level peers.
Which industries hire the most mid level production planning analysts?
Mid Level production planning analyst roles concentrate in Energy, Retail, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their production volumes, supplier networks, and scheduling complexity require analysts who can manage planning processes independently and adapt quickly to shifting demand.