Job Description
Location: Fairport, NY
Department: Operations / Supply Chain
Title: Operations Planner
Why this is a great place to work
It starts with the people. We work in a culture that values transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Every day, we challenge ourselves and each other to make the business better—no politics, just a shared drive to solve problems and deliver results.
Your Impact
As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in aligning customer demand with production execution. This role is responsible for creating and managing production plans, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring materials and resources are available to meet business needs. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, procurement, and engineering to drive efficiency and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and oversight for the Open Order Report
- Develop and drive system improvement for OOR (Open Order Report)
- Serve as the primary person to respond to customer emails and internal scheduling request from Customer Service and other functions
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and service level targets
- Balance capacity, material availability, and labor constraints to optimize throughput
- Collaborate with procurement team to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Monitor inventory levels and drive actions to minimize excess and shortages
- Analyze demand trends, forecast changes, and adjust plans accordingly
- Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities to production and leadership teams
- Support S&OP / demand planning processes through data analysis and reporting
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and material flow (e.g., standard work, 5S, flow optimization)
- Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve bottlenecks, constraints, and supply issues
- Support team leads in driving production plan, maximizing cell output.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain (preferred), Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and scheduling principles
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a discrete manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement principles (RBS, Kaizen, 5S)
- Experience with demand planning or S&OP processes
Key Competencies
- Data-driven decision making
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Proactive communication and escalation
- Continuous improvement mindset
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.