Planner
Nekoosa
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Appleton, Wisconsin
Contract type: Full time
Nekoosa, Wisconsin Rapids, or Appleton, WI
Full-Time | On-Site
We’re seeking a Planner to join our dynamic team and take ownership of production scheduling and inventory planning. In this essential role, you’ll help keep our operations running smoothly—ensuring production meets demand, inventory stays optimized, and workflow remains efficient.
This position can be based in Nekoosa, Wisconsin Rapids, or Appleton, WI.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop and manage detailed production schedules in close collaboration with production managers, accounting for resource availability and priorities.
Maintain a site service level of 93%+ across all product lines.
Convert schedules into actionable procurement plans for timely material and component acquisition.
Monitor inventory usage and levels to preempt shortages or overages—adjust schedules proactively.
Serve as a key communication point between operations, customer service, and bidding teams.
Analyze data using scheduling and inventory management tools to generate insights and continuously improve operations.
Use data to identify trends, forecast needs, and make proactive planning adjustments.
Identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to optimize scheduling and reduce waste.
Mitigate risks by anticipating supply chain or production disruptions and developing contingency plans.
What It Takes
APICS CPIM certification or similar credentials preferred.
3–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations.
Background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field (Associate’s or Bachelor’s).
Proficient with ERP systems, planning/scheduling software, and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills a plus).
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills; confident interpreting data to support decisions.
Clear communicator and collaborative team player; comfortable working cross-functionally.
Able to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Resourceful problem solver with a proactive mindset.
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values efficiency, innovation, and teamwork. If you’re a detail-oriented planner with a drive for results and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
We Can Offer You
Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee’s health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include:
Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms.
Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world.
The Fine Print
A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.
Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at [email protected].
Full-Time | On-Site
We’re seeking a Planner to join our dynamic team and take ownership of production scheduling and inventory planning. In this essential role, you’ll help keep our operations running smoothly—ensuring production meets demand, inventory stays optimized, and workflow remains efficient.
This position can be based in Nekoosa, Wisconsin Rapids, or Appleton, WI.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop and manage detailed production schedules in close collaboration with production managers, accounting for resource availability and priorities.
Maintain a site service level of 93%+ across all product lines.
Convert schedules into actionable procurement plans for timely material and component acquisition.
Monitor inventory usage and levels to preempt shortages or overages—adjust schedules proactively.
Serve as a key communication point between operations, customer service, and bidding teams.
Analyze data using scheduling and inventory management tools to generate insights and continuously improve operations.
Use data to identify trends, forecast needs, and make proactive planning adjustments.
Identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to optimize scheduling and reduce waste.
Mitigate risks by anticipating supply chain or production disruptions and developing contingency plans.
What It Takes
APICS CPIM certification or similar credentials preferred.
3–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations.
Background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field (Associate’s or Bachelor’s).
Proficient with ERP systems, planning/scheduling software, and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills a plus).
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills; confident interpreting data to support decisions.
Clear communicator and collaborative team player; comfortable working cross-functionally.
Able to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Resourceful problem solver with a proactive mindset.
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values efficiency, innovation, and teamwork. If you’re a detail-oriented planner with a drive for results and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
We Can Offer You
Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee’s health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include:
- Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans.
- Generous annual time off allotment, including vacation (based on company service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
- 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (available to employees and their families), annual bonus program, referral bonus program (up to $1,750), STD, LTD, and much more!
Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms.
Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world.
The Fine Print
A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.
Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at [email protected].
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