Production Planner

About the role

The Production Planner/Scheduler will own end‑to‑end production and supply‑chain demand planning for a global leader in specialty materials. You will coordinate raw‑material procurement, production scheduling and shipment to meet changing customer demand and support new product introductions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage plant production schedules and raw‑material procurement plans.
• Collaborate with corporate purchasing, suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Analyse customer forecasts and perform capacity planning.
• Support new product development through materials planning and RFQ processes.
• Monitor inventory health using metrics, reports and MRP systems.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma and TPM.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality and regulatory standards.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects, change‑management activities and supplier performance reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in production scheduling, material planning or purchasing.
• Strong understanding of supply‑chain and purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations and quality standards.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP.
• Experience using MRP systems.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma and TPM methodologies.
• Material planning and capacity analysis capabilities.