Manufacturing Planner & SAP Scheduling Specialist

Plansee Group; Franklin (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plansee Group is seeking a qualified Costing, Estimating & Master Data professional for our Franklin, USA site. You will create and maintain cost estimates in SAP, handle BOMs and routings, and ensure master data accuracy across production planning and scheduling.

Collaboration with shop floor, engineering, and suppliers is essential to maximize cost accuracy and on-time delivery. You will provide lead times, manage production orders, and drive cost reduction through process improvements while

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; two-year degree or certification in machine technology preferred.
• Three years of estimating/planning experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret ASME/ISO drafting standards; GD&T familiarity.
• Strong background in machining with high-performance materials (molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten).
• Knowledge of SAP PP and MM modules; other software experience is essential.
• Basic understanding of MRP in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain cost estimates in SAP, including material masters, BOMs, and routings.
• Review planned vs. actual costs after job completion and adjust costs as needed.
• Maintain and release cost estimates, production lot sizes, safety stock, and related master data.
• Interface with shop floor and engineering to determine product specifications and maximize cost accuracy.
• Reach out to OSPs to request quotes for new and existing processes.
• Provide lead times for customer inquiries and plan with respect to capacity and material availability using SAP/FastPro.
• Create production orders, review new sales orders, and communicate critical dates to stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain production priorities with the Production Scheduler and Manager.
• Monitor exceptions and resolve scheduling conflicts or production issues.
• Coordinate fixturing, tooling, CNC/CMM program needs, and process documentation with shop floor teams.
• Follow up on new product manufacturing processes to ensure master data accuracy and schedule adherence.
• Implement product revision changes and update all related docs, tools, fixtures, programs, and drawings.
• Drive continuous improvement activities including process optimization and cost reduction.

Skills

SAP PP/MM

MRP

GD&T

ASME/ISO drafting

Machining experience

MS Office

Export control (ITAR)

Education

High School diploma

Two-year degree or machine technology certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Plansee Group is seeking a qualified Costing, Estimating & Master Data professional for our Franklin, USA site. You will create and maintain cost estimates in SAP, handle BOMs and routings, and ensure master data accuracy across production planning and scheduling.

Collaboration with shop floor, engineering, and suppliers is essential to maximize cost accuracy and on-time delivery. You will provide lead times, manage production orders, and drive cost reduction through process improvements while