Capacity & Production Planner / Scheduler

LiquidStack is scaling rapidly to support mission-critical AI and high-performance computing environments. The Capacity & Production Planning Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring demand, materials, and manufacturing capacity are aligned to meet customer commitments while optimizing working capital and operational efficiency.

This role owns the short- and mid-range production planning horizon and partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance to drive schedule integrity, capacity modeling, and execution discipline. The Planning Lead will influence S&OP inputs, identify revenue and delivery risks, and provide scenario-based capacity analysis to support business growth.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in high-mix manufacturing environments, strong ERP/MRP fluency, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable operational decisions that protect revenue, improve service levels, and enable scalable growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Planning Ownership

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across multiple product lines
• Translate demand forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans
• Drive schedule adherence and on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance
• Lead weekly production planning and cross-functional review meetings
• Escalate delivery risks with mitigation strategies

Capacity Modeling & Strategic Planning

• Develop and maintain labor, equipment, and line capacity models
• Conduct scenario analysis to support growth projections and product mix shifts
• Identify constraints and bottlenecks; lead mitigation planning
• Provide data-driven inputs into S&OP and business planning cadence
• Assess revenue exposure and delivery risk across the production horizon

ERP / MRP & Systems Excellence

• Own ERP/MRP planning parameters including lead times, lot sizing, and safety stock
• Drive MRP accuracy to reduce shortages and excess inventory
• Partner with IT and Operations to optimize planning workflows and system functionality
• Utilize advanced Excel modeling (pivot analysis, capacity simulations, demand modeling)
• Leverage BI tools (Power BI/Tableau or equivalent) to enhance planning visibility

Data, Metrics, and Continuous Improvement

• Track and report key planning and production metrics, including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, throughput, and capacity utilization
• Maintain accurate planning data, documentation, and reports to support ISO compliance and audit readiness
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including planning workflows, ERP optimization, and system enhancements as the organization scales

LiquidStack Behaviors
•    Flexible – Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
•    Collaborative – Work cross-functionally to align plans and drive results
•    Driven – Take ownership of schedules, data accuracy, and outcomes
•    Agile – Thrive in a fast-scaling, evolving organization
•    Customer-Centric – Understand how planning decisions impact customer delivery and satisfaction
•    Attentive – Analyze data carefully, communicate clearly, and act thoughtfully

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
• Hands-on experience working in ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting, and planning tools)
• Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Clear written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment
• Background in capacity planning, master scheduling, or inventory management
• Familiarity with ISO-regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma concepts)