Date: Jul 19, 2026
Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094
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Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
The Production Planner is responsible for scheduling the usage of production materials to ensure optimal levels. The Planner must evaluate suppliers or quality timeliness and match according to goals. They also monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage that may arise.
A Day In The Life
Material Planning: Develop and implement production schedules based on the availability of raw materials, production capacity, and customer demand.
Supplier Management: Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Inventory Management: Monitor and analyze inventory levels to identify potential shortages or bottlenecks in the supply chain.
Production Monitoring: Monitor production performance to ensure that production schedules are being met and adjust schedules as needed to maintain optimal production flow.
Collaboration: Work closely with production, purchasing, and customer service teams to ensure that production schedules are aligned with customer needs and that inventory levels are optimized.
Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve production planning processes to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
What will help you thrive in this role?
Experience in production planning and/or material planning in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are also required to effectively manage supplier relationships.
ERP systems experience; SAP experience would be helpful but not required
Excellent computer skills with emphasis on Excel and Outlook
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
Nearest Major Market: Birmingham
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