Production Planning Associate

Job Description: Production Planning Assistant

Location: Oceanside, CA 92056
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite, Temp-to-Hire
Compensation: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Production Planning Assistant to support the daily operations of the planning department. In this role, you will assist with production planning, inventory management, and material tracking. The position plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely data entry, effective communication, and coordination between production, warehouse, and procurement teams to maintain efficient workflows and meet production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily production planning activities, ensuring schedules are current and clearly communicated.
• Monitor work orders and track progress to support on-time completion and delivery.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Update and maintain planning data in ERP/MES systems or spreadsheets.
• Generate and distribute planning and inventory reports for cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and procurement teams to resolve material shortages or delays.
• Support the planning team with administrative tasks, such as data entry, document management, and reporting.
• Assist with analysis of production trends and inventory data to support process improvements.
• Participate in meetings to provide updates, take notes, and follow up on action items.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning and operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or inventory management preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with ERP/MES systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Analytical skills for reviewing data and identifying trends or discrepancies.