Production Planner/Master Scheduler 1

Job#: 3057678

Job Description:

Location: Flexible Onsite/Hybrid Based on Business Needs

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Available Shifts

• Sunday-Thursday
• Tuesday-Saturday

Interview Process: Video Panel Interview

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Planner / Master Scheduler I to support production planning, material availability, inventory management, and order fulfillment activities within a fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain environment.

This role is responsible for coordinating the flow of materials, monitoring inventory levels, supporting production schedules, and ensuring customer demand is met through effective planning and execution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and experienced working with supply chain, inventory, warehouse, or manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, subassemblies, and finished goods required to support production schedules.
• Monitor and expedite critical material shortages and supply constraints.
• Review open customer orders, demand forecasts, and inventory reports to support planning activities.
• Maintain accurate planning, inventory, and material control records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Coordinate production schedules to ensure materials and resources are available when needed.
• Track shipment status and participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams to resolve scheduling and material issues.
• Support production readiness and monitor product movement throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Analyze planning data and provide recommendations to improve inventory management, material flow, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with inventory control, forecasting, and production planning activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in:

• Supply Chain

• Production Planning

• Inventory Control

• Warehouse Operations

• Manufacturing Operations

• Logistics

• Spares Operations

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience.
• ERP or MRP system experience.
• Production scheduling experience.
• Inventory planning and inventory control experience.
• Materials planning experience.
• Spares planning experience.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience.

Top Skills / Must-Haves

Required

• Production Planning
• Inventory Control
• Material Planning
• Supply Chain Operations
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills

Preferred

• SAP
• MRP / ERP Systems
• Spares Planning
• Production Control
• Warehouse & Logistics Operations
• Forecasting and Demand Planning

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

October 29, 2026

Pay Range:

$20 - $24 per hour

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