Production Planner in Norwood, New Jersey at Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

Production Planner

Location: Norwood, NJ
Work Arrangement: On-site, five days per week

Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, ensure material availability, and support on-time customer deliveries in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, production capacity, and material availability.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and Production teams to meet customer commitments.
• Monitor work orders, inventory, and production schedules, proactively addressing material shortages and scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory information in NetSuite, BatchMetrics, or similar ERP systems.
• Communicate production priorities and schedule changes to Operations leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, scheduling, and inventory management.

What We’re Looking For

• At least two years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Manufacturing experience required; food, flavor, fragrance, or chemical industry experience preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite, BatchMetrics, or comparable ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and collaborate effectively across departments.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, production, and warehouse environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.