Capacity Planner (SIOP) (51372)

Gradian Thermal Solutions; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

PTO & holidays

401k matching

Safety shoe allowance

Education assistance

Job summary

Gradian Thermal Solutions is seeking a SIOP Capacity Planner to balance demand with manufacturing and supply chain capacity across multiple facilities. The role focuses on aligning capacity, inventory, labor, and production resources to support growth and service levels.

The ideal candidate will lead capacity reviews, model various scenarios, and drive improvements in planning accuracy and efficiency within a data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing planning or operations planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capacity plans across facilities for SIOP.
• Align demand forecasts with capacity, labor, and inventory strategies.
• Analyze supply-demand gaps and identify capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to create balanced plans.
• Lead monthly capacity reviews and propose improvements.
• Model scenarios to assess impact on capacity and costs.
• Coordinate production allocation to maximize utilization.
• Monitor metrics like forecast accuracy, inventory, and on-time delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose actions (overtime, staffing, transfers).
• Support new product introductions and footprint optimization.
• Create dashboards and reports on capacity risks and trends.
• Drive continuous improvement for planning accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Capacity Planning

Production Planning & Scheduling

Manufacturing Operations

Demand Forecasting

Resource Utilization Analysis

ERP/MRP Systems

Inventory Management

Data Analytics

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

KPI Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP experience

Job description

• Root Cause Analysis

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 here

At 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 Responsibilities

• Develop 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-time 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 Skills

• Capacity Planning
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Manufacturing Operations
• Demand Forecasting
• Resource Utilization Analysis
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Inventory Management
• Data Analytics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• KPI Reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 plans
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Group term life insurance coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
• 401k matching
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Education assistance program

EEO 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.