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Production Planner & Analyst (Liverpool, NY)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Liverpool, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65000 - 80000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
22 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the worlds most advanced software-based 5G platform designed coded and manufactured in Syracuse NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.
Across its global tech centers JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMAs technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers the most iconic stadiums major universities leading healthcare centers the busiest transit centers and the U.S. Military.
5G is more than another G on your phone it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industrys fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.
Job Summary
We are seeking aProduction Planner and Analyst to create and manage a manufacturing plan for areas of manufacturing including but not limited to automation hand lines and other equipment as well as assisting in management of new product introductions into manufacturing.
This position will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activities for US-based manufacturing for DAS and RAN product lines. Primary duties can include but are not limited to scheduling activities Operational review and reporting of forecast data analytics Material master setup and management managing department deliverables developing production strategies and maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role will require a large amount of SAP utilization and development to effectively and efficiently drive the manufacturing areas and other internal stakeholders to support customer satisfaction and/or on time to commit (OTTC).
Large focus on developing and maintaining S&OP and D&OP processes to assist driving the organization to meet forecast volumes across all business units. Utilizing forecast and system data to prepare analysis of forecast accuracy inventory projections manufacturing readiness capacity and machine requirements for organizational decision making and performance monitoring alongside the planning manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Create and manage a manufacturing plan based on forecast and customer orders utilizing SAP GIB Module to ensure maximum performance
- Release manufacturing orders based on Materials Requirement Planning system (MRP)
- Analyze and update MRP to ensure data is accurate and up to date
- Determine manpower equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
- Manage forecast within SAP weekly to ensure expired forecasts are removed
- Manage delivery dates for customer orders within 48 hours of booking
- Ordering materials from the warehouse to the production floor in a timely manner
- Manage the quality inspection priority list
- Assist in coordination with suppliers where needed
- Inventory analytics and safety stock management lead all business units review and report summaries including projections actions and expectations for all Business Units globally
- Execute material movement transactions where necessary
- Track and monitor inventory to support the schedule requirements
- Report weekly shortages for the next 3 weeks of demand
- Develop and execute a recovery plan for any shortages
- Report risks and priorities to manufacturing and leadership
- Assist in the release process of new product
- Oversee the workflow of the production facility
- Help to resolve SAP discrepancies and errors
- Execute material movement transactions where necessary (Reservations)
- Continuous improvements to SAP GIB with IT and system ops teams
- Review bookings daily and optimize manufacturing plans based on lead times and customer requirements
- Analyze and foresee potential obstacles and devise proactive strategies to mitigate risk
- Communicate with all departments about expedites delays or any changes to the schedule
- Review and understand drawings deviations and quality alerts and the impact to the product and schedule
- Interface with manufacturing facility and other departments and maintain a good working relationship
- Manage track and report on forecast for S&OP review. Providing forecast accuracy head count requirements inventory projections equipment capacity and any other metric needed to determine the ability to meet the forecast
- Actively promote company core values vision and mission
- Other duties as assigned
Key Competencies:
- Bias for Action: Evaluates acts and communicates in a timely manner. Decisive makes timely practical effective decisions. Takes initiative without being asked.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze information objectively and evaluate sources such as data facts observable phenomena and research to make a reasoned judgment.
- Problem Solving: ability to identify problems as they arise gather quantitative andqualitative data and bring forth a recommendation toward a solution
- Manages Systems and Processes: Effectively uses systems and processes to measure monitor manage and impact performance.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Associate or bachelors degree in business Technical or Supply Chain or related field required experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 1 years experience in purchasing and/or production scheduling for a manufacturing organization in an MRP environment
- Strong understanding and experience with ERP/MRP systems required. (Oracle SAP)
- Exceptional computer skills and speed; SAP experience preferred
- Applicable APICS CPIM CSCP or CPSM certification
- Knowledge and experience with Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Access (Pivot Tables V-Lookups) Power BI Teams and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while working with changing priorities and competing demands
- Ability to effectively present information data recommendations to all organizational levels
- This position is located onsite in our Liverpool NY location.
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$65000 - $80000 a year
The US annual base salary range for this is $65000 - $80000. The range includes base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to the scope and complexity of the role the successful candidates relevant experience skills and knowledge peer and market data and geographic location.
At JMA our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether youre looking for employee discounts financial legal and/or childcare resources and support we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.
At JMA we dont just accept differences we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Wireless technology now impacts nearly every aspect of daily life around the world. As the fastest-growing global tech company, JMA designs and delivers cutting-edge wireless technology solutions that modernize how people learn, work, live and play, like never imagined. We power today ... View more
