Operations Planning Support

Salary: $60k - 80k per year + none Reference: AB_5056604 This entry-to-mid-level planning role coordinates production scheduling, materials, and inventory data for fiber optic assembly operations. Positioned between production, purchasing, and engineering, the role relies on basic fiber optics product knowledge to maintain accurate schedules and prevent build delays. Core Responsibilities Production Scheduling: Maintain daily/weekly schedules, sequence jobs with production leads, track work order statuses, and flag schedule risks like material shortages or capacity bottlenecks. Materials & Inventory: Monitor open purchase orders for components (cable, connectors, splicing consumables), follow up on late deliveries, support cycle counts, and stage kits for upcoming builds. ERP & Data Maintenance: Manage work orders, POs, routings, and BOM accuracy in Epicor Kinetic, while running routine planning and inventory reports. Cross-Functional Support: Partner with purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing teams during daily planning meetings to align build priorities. Key Qualifications Experience: 1–3+ years in production planning, scheduling, materials coordination, or purchasing support within a manufacturing environment. Technical Knowledge: Working familiarity with fiber optic components and materials (hands-on splicing is not required). Skills: Proficient in MS Excel, organizational capabilities, and effective cross-departmental communication. Preferred: Hands-on experience with Epicor Kinetic (or other ERP systems like SAP/Odoo), MRP concepts, or cable/telecom assembly environments. salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM education: Associate Responsibilities aintain daily/weekly schedules, sequence jobs with production leads, track work order statuses, and flag schedule risks like material shortages or capacity bottlenecks Skills Production Control (5 years of experience is required) Systems Support Business operations Operations Qualifications Years of experience: 7 years Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.