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Taunton
Supply Chain | Manufacturing
At Novanta, we are looking for a Demand Planner & Scheduler who thrives on turning complexity into clarity.
This isn’t just about planning — it is about owning how customer demand flows through a manufacturing environment, ensuring that what we promise is what we deliver.
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End-to-end ownership – from customer orders to production execution
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Real influence – directly shape planning decisions and production flow
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Continuous improvement focus – help evolve systems, processes, and data capability
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Fast-moving environment – where priorities shift and your judgement matters
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Translate customer demand into achievable production plans
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Set realistic promise dates based on capacity & materials
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Build and manage production schedules and work orders
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Identify risks, constraints, and trade-offs early
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Partner with production and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution
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Support data-driven improvements, including Power BI initiatives
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Experience in demand planning, scheduling, or production planning
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Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
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Ability to make confident decisions in changing environments
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Good communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
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Interest in data and continuous improvement
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A business investing in systems, processes, and people
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Opportunity to make tangible improvements and see the impact
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Collaborative, cross-functional environment
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A role where your work directly impacts customer outcomes and operational performance
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
