Materials Planner II at Regal Rexnord in Union Grove, WI

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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ Key Responsibilities Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders and material availability Reviews and manages inventory levels to maintain optimal stock while minimizing excess and obsolescence. Coordinate with procurement to ensure required components are available to support the production plan Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and adjust schedule to address bottlenecks, labor constraints, equipment downtime or engineering changes Analyze capacity requirements and recommend adjustments to staffing, shift patterns or machine utilization Collaborate with manufacturing supervisors to communicate schedule changes, resolve conflicts, and support daily production needs Track schedule adherence and identify root causes for delays or inefficiencies Support new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating production readiness, routing setup, and phase-in/phase-out planning Maintain accurate planning data in the ERP system, including routings, lead times, and work center capacities Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning processes and improve operational performance Other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred. 2-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret BOMs, routings, and manufacturing process flows. Positive “can do” attitude, professional demeanor, performance oriented, and strong customer focus. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to follow and perform off of verbal instructions as well as read/write in English. Ability to read specifications, route sheets, blueprints, charts, test information and bills of material. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, ratios). Ability to work with minimal supervision. Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Potential physical demands include, but are not limited to: frequent walking, standing, twisting, carrying and handling; regular bending, stooping and kneeling; regular lifting up to 35 lbs.; occasional climbing, pushing and pulling. Potential sensory demands include but are not limited to: hearing and seeing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment: Majority of time is spent in a manufacturing production environment with some (but not all) climate-controlled areas. Personal protective safety equipment must be worn, and proper safety precautions must be observed. Potential exposure may include, but is not limited to: solvents, dusts, noise, heat, outside weather conditions, cramped spaces, and building construction areas. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Paid Time Off and Holidays 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Paid Leaves Tuition Assistance About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from fac