Integrated Business Planner - Capital Equipment

Okuma America Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Pension plan

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Okuma America Corporation seeks an Integrated Business Planner, Capital Equipment to align customer demand, distributor commitments, and factory capacity for on-time delivery of machine tool portfolios.

You will partner with Sales, Distributors, Supply Chain, Engineering and Manufacturing to translate forecasts into actionable production plans, manage build schedules, and monitor performance to continuously improve planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 4–6 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or operations.
• Experience supporting S&OP/IBP processes preferred.
• Strong capacity planning, order management, forecasting, and long lead-time manufacturing understanding.
• Experience with capital equipment or engineered-to-order environments preferred.
• BI platforms and data analytics tools experience preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM/CSCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Distributors, and Operations to balance demand with production capacity.
• Translate forecasts, orders, and market opportunities into actionable production plans (S&OP/IBP).
• Develop and maintain machine build schedules optimizing capacity and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering to support planned production schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans as business conditions evolve.

Skills

Demand planning

Production scheduling

S&OP / IBP

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

ERP/MRP

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

BI platforms

Job description

Description

Integrated Business Planner, Capital Equipment

At Okuma America Corporation, delivering exceptional customer experiences begins with effective planning, collaboration, and execution. As an Integrated Business Planner, Capital Equipment, you will play a critical role in aligning customer demand, distributor commitments, and factory capacity to ensure successful delivery of Okuma's machine tool portfolio. This position serves as a key link within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and partners closely with Regional Sales teams, Distributors, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Operations. You will help balance customer expectations with operational capabilities, optimize factory build schedules, and support delivery commitments for both standard and highly customized engineered-to-order machine solutions.

How You'll Make an Impact

Drive Demand & Business Planning

• Partner with Sales, Distributors, and Operations teams to balance customer demand with available production capacity.
• Support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by translating forecasts, orders, and market opportunities into actionable production plans.
• Evaluate changes in demand, project priorities, and supply conditions to help ensure delivery commitments remain achievable.
• Provide insights and recommendations that support informed planning and scheduling decisions.

Partner with Sales & Customers

• Work closely with Regional Sales teams and Distributor partners to coordinate delivery timelines for customer machine orders and strategic projects.
• Serve as a trusted resource for order scheduling, shipment timing, and delivery expectations.
• Communicate schedule risks, opportunities, and changes proactively to help ensure a positive customer experience.
• Help align customer needs with operational capabilities while supporting business objectives.

Manage Production Schedules & Capacity

• Develop and maintain machine build schedules that optimize factory capacity and support on-time delivery performance.
• Prioritize production requirements based on customer commitments, business priorities, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to ensure materials, components, and technical requirements support planned production schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans as business conditions evolve.

Collaborate Across the Organization

• Build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Sales, and Global Operations teams.
• Facilitate alignment on production priorities, delivery commitments, and operational constraints.
• Lead discussions to resolve scheduling conflicts, evaluate trade-offs, and support effective decision-making.
• Help connect customer expectations with internal execution strategies across the organization.

Improve Performance & Planning Processes

• Monitor key planning and delivery metrics, including backlog health, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery performance.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, data integrity, and operational responsiveness.
• Contribute to efforts that reduce lead times, enhance flexibility, and improve the overall customer experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.

Experience

• Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, order management, forecasting, and long lead-time manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in capital equipment, machine tool, engineered-to-order, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience supporting distributor networks and customer-specific project requirements preferred.
• Experience leveraging Business Intelligence (BI) platforms and data analytics tools to support planning decisions preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification, including CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification, preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and distributor partners.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and high-value customer projects.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Experience utilizing Business Intelligence and analytics tools to support operational decision-making.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate complex scenarios and make data-driven recommendations that support customer and business objectives.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and global teams.

The Okuma Difference

At Okuma, innovation is more than a goal. It is part of who we are. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of CNC machine tools, we invest in advanced technology, employee development, and strong customer relationships. Our team members enjoy a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and professional growth are encouraged.

When you join Okuma

When you join Okuma, you become part of an organization that values excellence, teamwork, integrity, and customer success. You'll have the opportunity to directly influence operational performance, improve customer satisfaction, and help drive strategic planning decisions across the business.

Supporting Your Success

At Okuma, we invest in our employees' well-being and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes

• structured bonus opportunities
• a pension plan
• 401(k)
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• company-paid disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• wellness and gym reimbursement programs
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• flexible scheduling options

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Okuma America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.