Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Warehouse Production Planner to join our team. The Production Planner plays a critical role in orchestrating the seamless flow of customer orders through our warehouse, ensuring efficient operations and on-time delivery. This individual will be a key liaison, collaborating with various cross-functional departments to ensure materials are received, picked, packed, and staged precisely according to customer schedules and established operating standards. The Production Planner will utilize a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to optimize workflow and contribute to achieving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Workflow Coordination via WMS:

• Coordinate and manage the workflow using the Blue Yonder (WMS) warehouse management system.
• Strategically release pick lists based on the customer shipment schedule, optimizing for efficiency and order fulfillment.

Production Planning & Efficiency:

• Evaluate current forecasts and operational data to determine the most effective flow of work.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve maximum efficiency within all warehouse departments, considering planned headcount and resource availability.

Inter-Departmental Communication:

• Communicate proactively and effectively with other warehouse departments (e.g., Inbound, Picking, Packing, Outbound) to coordinate material requirements.
• Ensure all necessary materials are available and properly staged for the successful completion of pick lists and customer orders.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed reports of all performance or procedural deviations.
• Provide daily reviews of these reports with Supervisors, highlighting areas for improvement and potential bottlenecks.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:

• Utilize problem-solving tools and methodologies to address process or target deviations promptly.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the planning and workflow processes.

Cross-Departmental Support & Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as instructed, which may include tasks across various departments beyond just Inbound/Outbound operations.
• Support overall warehouse objectives as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED, REQUIRED
• Technical/Vocational education, PREFERRED
• Associate degree, PREFERRED

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a production planning, dispatch, or similar role within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Blue Yonder WMS Experience: Intermediate experience working with Blue Yonder or a similar Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Microsoft 365 Proficiency: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Effective Communication & Teamwork: Intermediate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proactivity & Results Focus: Basic understanding and ability to demonstrate proactivity with a focus on achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Organization & 6S Adherence: Intermediate ability to maintain a highly organized approach to work and adhere to 6S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety).
• Basic Math, Reading, Writing: Basic understanding of math concepts, ability to read and comprehend instructions, and legible writing skills.
• Measuring Equipment: Basic ability to use and read measuring equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods, use a computer, and communicate effectively.
• Frequent walking and standing within the warehouse environment may be required.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions common to a warehouse setting (e.g., varying temperatures, noise levels).

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Great Places to Work Certified, U.S., 2026
• America's Best Employer for New Grads, Forbes 2025
• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024
• America’s Best Large Employers, 2024
• America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2024
• America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek 2024
• Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $22.78 - $27.12 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.