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Senior Production Planner/Scheduler

AMETEK, Inc. -
Bedford, MA

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Job Details

$110,000 - $130,000 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

AI use case identification
Microsoft Excel
Resource planning methods
English
Materials management in manufacturing
Inventory management software
Bachelor's degree
Production management software
Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)
Productivity software
Root cause analysis
AI-driven automation
Production flow analysis
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Cross-functional communication
Just-in-Time

Full Job Description

Location:

Bedford, MA, US, 01730

Business Unit: Amptek

Posting Date: Jul 24, 2026

Job Description:

The Senior Production Planner/Scheduler will lead our production planning and material flow optimization. This individual will be responsible for setting up, managing, and improving our MRP system, overseeing the planning process to ensure materials are available when needed for the production team, and driving continuous improvement in material movement across the manufacturing floor. Additionally, this role will serve as the global point of contact for addressing work-in-progress (WIP) discrepancies and aging production orders.

The Senior Production Planner/Scheduler reports directly to the Materials Manager.

Key Responsibilities

MRP & Production Planning

Configure, launch, and maintain the MRP system to support production planning and inventory accuracy.
Develop and optimize planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points).
Reviews material requirements through MRP forecasts and/or special requirements and initiates commercial action based on current needs analysis and inventory position
Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
Regularly reviews open orders with regards to changes in demand and inventory position, reschedules/cancels orders accordingly and corrects open purchase orders to update necessary changes.

Material Flow Optimization/Continuous Improvement

Analyze and improve material movement processes on the shop floor to reduce bottlenecks and increase efficiency.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
Releases/modifies works orders to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Identify opportunities for process improvement in planning and material handling.
Implement best practices for inventory control and production scheduling.

Global Coordination & Team Collaboration

Act as the primary contact for aged jobs and negative WIP across all sites.
Drive resolution of discrepancies by working with production, supply chain, and finance teams.
Closely collaborating with buyers and supply chain personnel
Interprets specifications and job orders to front-line employees

Reporting & Metrics

Monitor KPIs related to material availability, WIP accuracy, and planning adherence.
Provide regular updates to leadership on progress and challenges.
Assists in maintaining supplier metrics for quality, delivery and pricing volatility. Escalates supplier issues to gain support from Supply Chain leaders as necessary.
Prepares reports and maintains necessary information and files to enable efficient operation.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, or related field.
7+ years of experience in production planning, MRP/ERP systems, and material flow management.
Experience in the electromechanical or semiconductor industries a plus.

Technical Experience:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities across global teams from all organizational levels
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Business Central or similar).

Previous MRP implementation experience highly desirable.

Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
Advanced data analysis capabilities.
Highly proficient understanding of MRP, JIT, reorder points, Kan Ban, and VMI consignment processes for inventory control
Strong Root Cause Analysis mindset
Must have the ability to multitask with strong time/priority management skills.

Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills
Superior organizational skills and attention to details
Strong proficiency with office productivity applications (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Word, Adobe)
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce cost. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Working Environment

Onsite role based in Bedford, MA
Mix of office, stockroom, clean room, and manufacturing environments, requiring adaptability
International collaboration with teams in Finland, US, China, India, and Serbia including cross-cultural communication.
Fast-paced, hands-on environment, supporting both corporate and local teams.

About the Business Unit

Amptek is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of radiation detection components used in X-ray and gamma-ray detection. These are used primarily in X-ray spectroscopy, for analytical chemistry in laboratory and portable applications, and in nuclear and space research.

For more information, visit www.ametek.com/ and www.amptek.com

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 110,000

Salary Maximum: 130,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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