Planner II – Littleton, MA – $85K Description Position Summary The Planner II is responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of material and production plans for complex, long-lead, engineered-to-order medical systems and service assemblies. This role operates at the system and project level, translating MRP outputs, engineering releases, and SIOP commitments into executable production plans that support on-time system delivery, service fulfillment, and regulatory compliance. The Planner II acts as a cross-functional integrator, working closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to manage schedules, material readiness, and execution risk across assigned systems or service programs. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain system-level production plans aligned to approved SIOP and master schedules • Create, release, and manage work orders, jobs, and build packages in ERP/MRP systems • Plan and sequence production activities across manufacturing cells, commissioning, and test phases • Own material readiness for assigned systems, including long-lead and critical components • Analyze MRP outputs to identify shortages, constraints, and risks • Coordinate with Purchasing on PO placement, expediting, and supplier recovery actions • Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, order policies, safety stock where applicable) • Support BOM integrity by validating planning alignment to released engineering configurations • Serve as the primary planning interface for assigned systems or service programs • Partner with Engineering to manage ECO impacts to active builds and schedules • Work with Manufacturing Supervisors to balance capacity, priorities, and labor constraints • Support Program Management with schedule inputs, risks, and recovery plans • Track execution against plan and proactively identify schedule and material risks • Lead or support mitigation plans for shortages, delays, or scope changes • Escalate issues through Tier I / Tier II operational governance as appropriate • Maintain clear ownership and documentation of planning assumptions and decisions • Maintain planning-related KPIs (e.g., WO on-time release, material availability, schedule adherence) • Support Tier meeting reporting and visual management boards • Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, data accuracy, and system utilization • Contribute to standard work development and planning best practices Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience in manufacturing planning) • 3–6 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain execution • Experience working in engineered-to-order, project-based, or regulated manufacturing environments • Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, Epicor, NetSuite, etc.) • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic data analysis) Preferred Qualifications • Experience in medical device, capital equipment, aerospace, or defense manufacturing • Familiarity with SIOP / Master Scheduling concepts • Understanding of BOM structures, ECO workflows, and configuration control • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or progress toward certification • Experience supporting service operations or installed-base programs #toponehire