Position Summary The Sourcing Planner coordinates production schedules, materials, and resources across multiple manufacturing facilities to ensure efficient operations and timely order completion. This role begins with a focus on sourcing and material coordination as the foundation for learning the full production planning function. The ideal candidate has experience in logistics, supply chain, operations coordination, or production planning. This role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage changing priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment. Primary Responsibilities • Schedule and prioritize daily production across multiple facilities based on labor, material, and equipment availability. • Communicate with plant managers and sales teams regarding production priorities, schedules, and completion dates. • Monitor and adjust production schedules to accommodate changing priorities, delays, and resource availability. • Coordinate the movement of work orders, materials, and equipment between facilities to balance workloads. • Create and maintain work orders and develop bills of material using CAD drawings (training provided). • Estimate production hours and communicate expected lead times. • Monitor inventory levels and release work orders as needed. • Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and operational challenges. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Experience • Experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, supply chain, production planning, manufacturing, or operations coordination. • Experience managing schedules, coordinating resources, and handling multiple priorities. • ERP or order management system experience preferred. • Manufacturing or fabrication experience is a plus but not required. Skills • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing schedules and priorities. • Detail-oriented with strong time management and analytical skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. If you’ve ever color-coded a spreadsheet just because it made you happy, you’ll fit right in. • Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams. • Willingness to learn technical processes and manufacturing requirements.