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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior production planning analyst in the United States is $85,084.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior Production Planning AnalystProduction Planning Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in production planning, possibly certifications like APICS CPIMBachelor's degree, entry to mid-level experience in production planning
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or supply chain departments, cross-functional teamsManufacturing, logistics, or supply chain teams
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, logistics companies, large corporationsSimilar industries, often entry to mid-level roles in manufacturing and supply chain

The main difference between a Senior Production Planning Analyst and a Production Planning Analyst lies in experience level and responsibilities. Senior analysts typically handle more complex planning tasks, oversee processes, and may mentor junior staff. Production Planning Analysts focus on executing planning activities and supporting the team. Both roles are essential in manufacturing and supply chain operations, but the senior position requires more experience and strategic involvement.

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A senior production planning analyst is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing processes. They analyze demand forecasts, coordinate with supply chain teams, and use planning tools like ERP systems to optimize resource allocation and meet delivery deadlines.

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Senior Production Planning Analyst

Greenville, SC • On-site

JTEKT North America
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
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Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

JTEKT rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Level: 206
Location: Greenville, SC or Morristown, TN
Summary/Purpose
The Senior Production Planning Analyst's core responsibilities are:
  • Developing the production allocation strategy for JNA facilities through the analysis of customer volume requirements, production capacity, and make vs. buy studies.
  • Change management leadership for JNA facilities
  • Inventory control leadership for the JNA facilities including phase out management

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
  • Facilitate and monitor "make or buy" decision making process and create plans based upon costs, investment, and JTEKT global "make or buy" status. Communicate and implement the decision to all related facilities.
  • Create production allocation strategic plan for JNA businesses and inquiries.
  • Create mid-term capacity planning / line loading forecast for all current and inquiry business.
  • Coordinate with JNA Sales to maintain capacity planning volumes by customer and program.
  • Maintain manufacturing floor-space "footprint" of JNA facilities at a planning level. (space requirements planning)
  • Analysis and tracking of JNA plant efficiencies and cycle times.
  • Complete capacity analysis as required to support market studies, inquiry business, and customer surveys.
  • Assist with preparation of prior consultation forms (capital expenditure approval) by providing "make or buy" related data and production capacity documentation as required.
  • Provide input to and assist with cost planning activities, requests for quotes (RFQs), annual operating plan, and long-range business plan development.
  • Work with JNA facilities to identify, develop, and implement capacity expansion projects.
  • Work with Program Management to support the launch process by providing capacity and "make or buy" analysis with supporting documentation.
  • Support cross-functional teams to implement localization/in-house value add projects
  • Facilitate, monitor, and lead phase out activities of products for the JNA Plants
  • Facilitate, monitor, and lead obsolete and slow-moving inventory activities for the JNA Plants
  • Facilitate, monitor, and lead inventory control activities for the JNA Plants
  • Facilitate, monitor, and lead crisis management activities for the JNA Plants
  • Facilitate, monitor, and lead change management activities for the JNA Plants
  • Facilitate, monitor, and lead the meeting of key KPI's for on time delivery and customer expedites for the JNA Plants and Distribution Centers
  • Project Lead for production line transfer activities for the JNA Plants as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Leadership skills with ability to motivate cross-functional groups
  • Positive attitude, highly motivated, and high energy level
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to promote a team environment
  • Solid problem-solving skills using a variety of business and root cause tools
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Direct experience with Lean Production concepts and tools
  • Excellent organizational skills that promote efficiency and leadership
  • Financial cost reporting and analysis experience
  • Flexible working hours, overtime, and travel required

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors in Engineering, Business, or Related Field plus minimum of 5 years related work experience.
  • High-volume manufacturing process experience with machining and assembly operations.
  • Tier-1 automotive industry experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
  • The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
  • Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.

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