Head of Production Planning & Logistics

USA.Plansee USA LLC; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plansee USA LLC in Franklin, USA, seeks a Head of Production Planning & Logistics to lead planning and logistics, coordinating with Sales to align forecasts and delivery dates. You will drive efficiency in warehousing, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 5–7 years in warehousing and production planning, with strong leadership and SAP/MRP experience; CPIM/APICS certifications are desirable. On-site position with potential for bonus within the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or an associate degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• At least 5 to 7 years of professional experience in warehousing, production planning, scheduling, and purchasing within a manufacturing company.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and employee development abilities; collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Act as Head of Production Planning & Logistics and interface between Sales and Production to ensure delivery capability.
• Plan production to support customer service and optimize planning processes; guide production managers on personnel deployment.
• Collaborate with Sales to collect demand forecasts, manage consignment stock and inventory, and coordinate delivery dates.
• Develop and improve warehouse and logistics processes, check shipments, handling, and inventory levels.
• Work with Plansee Group Logistics to develop logistics strategies, systems, and standards.
• Coordinate with US customs authorities and freight forwarders on import/export matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

CPIM

APICS certification

Tools

SAP R/3 logistics module

MRP systems

Job description

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialise in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Exempt

Responsibilities

• As Head of Production Planning & Logistics, you are part of the management team of Plansee US. You act as the interface between Sales and Production to ensure sustainable delivery capability, planning quality, and efficient material flows.
• Responsible for production planning to support customer service, identifying optimisation potential in planning processes, guiding production managers on optimal personnel deployment and preparing contingency plans.
• Work closely with Sales to collect demand forecasts, manage consignment stock and inventory, and coordinate delivery dates based on available capacity.
• Develop and improve warehouse and logistics processes such as checking incoming and outgoing shipments, material handling and usage, customer service, and ensuring up-to-date inventory levels.
• Cooperate with Plansee Group Logistics to further develop and implement logistics strategies, systems, and standards.
• Collaborate with US customs authorities and freight forwarders to clarify and provide information on import and export matters.

Qualification

• Completed vocational training or an associate degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management. Equivalent professional experience may be accepted in place of a formal degree.
• At least 5 to 7 years of professional experience in warehousing, production planning, scheduling, and purchasing within a manufacturing company.
• Proven leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and employee development, fostering positive and productive working relationships, as well as strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Confident use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MRP systems.
• Experience with the SAP R/3 logistics module, particularly in production and production planning, is an advantage; CPIM and/or APICS certification is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, collaborate across functions, manage relationships successfully, and create a positive and inclusive working environment.

The base compensation for this position is between 110-130k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level. This role will also be bonus eligible as part of the Core Leadership Team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Plansee USA LLC