Capacity Planner (SIOP)

MAS HVAC, Inc; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Disability insurance

HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans

8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays,

PTO policy

401k matching

Annual safety shoe allowance

Education assistance program

Job summary

Gradian is seeking a SIOP Capacity Planner to balance demand with manufacturing and supply chain capabilities across multiple plants in Minnesota. You will align capacity, labor, and inventory with forecasts and lead capacity reviews to mitigate risks and drive profitable growth.

In this role, you will model demand scenarios, coordinate production allocations, and develop dashboards to monitor capacity and performance. A strong analytical mindset and ERP/MRP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing planning or operations planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capacity plans for SIOP across facilities.
• Align demand forecasts with capacity, labor, and inventory.
• Identify gaps and capacity constraints; propose actions.
• Lead monthly capacity reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Model scenarios to evaluate impacts on capacity and costs.
• Coordinate production allocation across plants to maximize utilization.
• Monitor KPIs: capacity utilization, forecast accuracy, inventory, on-time delivery.
• Support new product introductions and footprint optimization.
• Create dashboards to visualize capacity risks and trends.

Skills

Capacity Planning

Production Planning

Manufacturing Operations

Demand Forecasting

Resource Utilization

ERP/MRP Systems

Inventory Management

Data Analytics

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

KPI Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Gradian is an engineering-led, full-line thermal solutions partner serving data center and other mission-critical, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, with additional facilities across North America, we design and manufacture liquid cooling systems, air handling equipment, heat rejection units, and modular, factory-assembled thermal management solutions.Gradian was founded through the unification of four complementary, established brands: MAS HVAC, Daedex, DeepCoolAI, and EcoChillers. Together, we act as a single-source provider, deploying cooling technologies as scalable systems optimized for efficiency, spatial constraints, and overall performance. With a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing model, we pair rapid design turnaround with precision fabrication, so customers can move faster on complex projects where reliability, timeline, and quality all matter.Why work hereAt Gradian, you'll work alongside others who get genuinely fired up by complex problems, see your work go from first sketch to job site in weeks, not years, and know that while we're developing the technologies critical for AI infrastructure to scale, our culture remains people-first by design.It is core to our identity that we operate as one team — driving to win together, energizing others, and building lasting relationships that make the work fun and rewarding.Position Summary:The SIOP Capacity Planner is responsible for balancing customer demand with manufacturing and supply chain capabilities through the SIOP process. This role ensures that capacity, inventory, labor, and production resources are aligned to support business objectives, improve service levels, and enable profitable growth across one or more manufacturing facilities.SIOP Capacity Planner – Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain capacity plans that support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process across manufacturing facilities.Align demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity, labor availability, equipment resources, and inventory strategies.Analyze supply and demand gaps and identify short-term and long-term capacity constraints.Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Procurement, and Finance to create balanced and executable plans.Lead capacity reviews as part of the monthly SIOP cycle, providing recommendations to address risks and opportunities.Model various demand and production scenarios to evaluate impacts on capacity, inventory, customer service, and costs.Coordinate production allocation across multiple plants to maximize utilization and meet customer requirements.Monitor key metrics, including capacity utilization, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, production attainment, and on-time delivery.Identify bottlenecks and recommend actions such as overtime, staffing changes, production transfers, inventory builds, or capital investments.Support new product introductions, business growth initiatives, and manufacturing footprint optimization efforts.Develop dashboards and reports that provide visibility to capacity risks, resource requirements, and performance trends.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and SIOP effectiveness.Key SkillsCapacity PlanningProduction Planning & SchedulingManufacturing OperationsDemand ForecastingResource Utilization AnalysisERP/MRP SystemsInventory ManagementData AnalyticsLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisKPI ReportingPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field.3+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, capacity planning, or operations planning.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and modeling.Experience with ERP/MRP systems.Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.Benefits:Medical, vision, and dental plansShort-term and long-term disability insuranceGroup term life insurance coverageHSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy401k matchingAnnual safety shoe allowanceEducation assistance programEEO Statement:Gradian is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.Employment decisions at Gradian are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote a culture of fairness, equity, and opportunity.We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable laws.