Production Planner

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Production Planner to manage raw and semi-finished stock for customer orders. In this role, you will leverage your MRP expertise to optimize schedules, resolve SAP conflicts, analyze production data, and collaborate with shop floor teams to ensure timely manufacturing and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Optimization: Deliver detailed work center scheduling to optimize production flow and monitor customer requirements to adjust schedules as necessary.
• SAP & MRP Management: Resolve SAP system conflicts using MRP experience, confirm hours booked within SAP, and coordinate systematic and physical material movement.
• Data & Analytics: Provide data and analyses to build production strategies, capacity plans, and development plans while maintaining high proficiency in Excel.
• Reporting & Metrics: Generate production reports and metrics, report performance against operating plans, and create detailed reports for operational reviews.
• Problem Solving & Rework: Lead bottleneck resolution activities and facilitate planning and detailed scheduling for non-conformance rework.
• Shop Floor Collaboration: Engage with supervisors to address production challenges, ensure cross-departmental cooperation, and collaborate with support groups to provide tools/information to the shop floor.
• Logistics & Order Management: Coordinate logistics and timing for material requirements, and process order changes, backorders, or cancellations within 24 hours.
• Sales Support: Provide accurate lead times, quote wire products, check inventory availability, and support daily pricing efforts.
• Safety & Support: Strictly adhere to all plant safety procedures and provide backup coverage for other areas, including the Production Planning Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: 2-year associate's degree (Required) or a 4-year bachelor's degree (Preferred) specifically in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Operations. Experience and proficiency with SAP software (Required).
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel capabilities, proficiency with Windows-based software, and solid keyboarding/typing skills (Required).
• oft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and strong communication skills (Required).

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field, with 2-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations (manufacturing experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with data sets (experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus)
• Strong understanding of inventory planning and management, MRP activities, capacity planning, and finite scheduling principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address day-to-day operational challenges
• Proactive and accountable, with a willingness to take ownership and a continuous improvement mindset that challenges the status quo
• Cross-functional collaborator with a customer-oriented, service-driven mindset and strong communication skills

This is what we offer to you

• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Comprehensive benefit package: Haynes benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

Benefits & Perks

We invest in our teams well-being and future. Eligible full-time employees enjoy:

• Robust Health Coverage: Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance (effective after 60 days).
• Industry-Leading 401(k): Secure your future with an 8% company match (eligible after 30 days).
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation pay, plus 12 paid holidays-including a highly sought-after 5-day paid break during the week of Christmas.
• Shift Differentials: Extra pay premiums for working 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Perks & Extras: Free company uniforms provided.
• Education Support: College tuition reimbursement for you, and scholarship opportunities for your children.