Production Planning Administrator

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Planning Administrator located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager the Production Planning Administrator role is responsible for performing the administrative tasks relating to production planning.

 

What a typical day looks like:

 

• 1st Point of contact for Leads and Ops/ Stock Room/ Receiving by being on the Floor.
• Serve as Eyes and Ears of the Line to Production Planning/ Master Scheduling
• Working knowledge of Primary/ Secondary Lines to ensure continuous coverage
• Communication Link with Production Planning/ Scheduling
• Release/Print/ Post Work Orders
• Owner/ Report out at MDI Board on Inventory Section
• Inventory/ Red/ Green from Previous Day
• Inventory Trend CTB %
• Inventory Trending Causes
• MDI Actions
• X to Y by Z Who does what by when
• Owner, QTY, ETA, Tracking
• Any Red condition/ 15-day shortage- likely an action needed.

 

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires 4-6 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Affects different areas by contributing to development of techniques or concepts. May assist in developing department goals/ targets

 

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-21-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-30-2026

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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