How to become a Production Planner
Coordinates demand, materials, capacity, inventory, and shop-floor schedules to ensure efficient production and on-time customer delivery. Production Planners maintain production orders, resolve shortages and bottlenecks, optimize material flow, and collaborate across operations, procurement, sales, engineering, and supply chain teams.
Top Skills Required
- Production scheduling
- Master production planning
- Material requirements planning
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Alternative paths:
- High school diploma or GED with relevant operations or manufacturing experience
- Equivalent production planning, materials control, or supply chain experience
- APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification