Planning Coordinator

ICABINETS GROUP FOR INDU

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a finite production schedule for the cabinet manufacturing shop, considering machine capacity, labor availability, and material lead times.
• Release manufacturing orders and work packets to the shop floor in alignment with the master production schedule (MPS).
• Sequence jobs to maximize efficiency, minimize changeover times, and ensure on-time order fulfillment.
• Monitor daily production progress, identify bottlenecks (e.g., at CNC, edgebanding, assembly, finish lines), and adjust schedules in real-time to address delays or prioritize rush orders.
• Coordinate with Finish/Color Scheduling to batch orders for paint and stain lines efficiently. Material &

Inventory Coordination:

• Review upcoming orders and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to generate material requirements for lumber, plywood, MDF, doors, drawer fronts, hardware, and finishing supplies.
• Work closely with Procurement/Purchasing to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor inventory levels of critical parts and initiate reorders for standard components.
• Coordinate with the receiving department to verify material arrivals against purchase orders.

Communication & Coordination:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Shipping departments.
• Participate in daily or weekly production meetings to communicate schedule status, upcoming priorities, and potential delays.
• Provide accurate order promise dates and updates to customer service and sales teams.
• Work with engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and initial production runs.

Data Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Utilize the company s ERP/MRP system (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, Epicor, custom cabinet software) to manage all planning data.
• Ensure data integrity of orders, BOMs, and routings within the system.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time Delivery, Schedule Adherence, and Manufacturing Cycle Time.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in planning, scheduling, and material/li>

• Education:High School Diploma . Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience:Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory control, preferably in wood products manufacturing, custom cabinet making, millwork, or furniture manufacturing.
• Technical Skills:Proficient with ERP/MRP systems. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) are essential.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of cabinet making processes, materials (hardwood, sheet goods, finishes), and components (blumotion hinges, drawer slides).

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of accuracy