Planner

Huhtamaki, Inc.; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki, Inc. is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Planner to oversee capacity alignment with demand and manage inventory levels for both near-term and long-term planning. The role involves forecasting, production scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, operations, and maintenance.

Ideal candidates will manage forecast production plans, coordinate replenishment, and ensure on-time shipments while maintaining data integrity in systems like Oracle and Logility.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school level education or equivalent; degree helpful.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus for preferred consideration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capacity to demand and inventory levels for near-term planning and long-term projections.
• Forecast production plans and analyze demand versus capacity.
• Coordinate with supply chain, operations, maintenance and facilities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Query writing

Excel

MRP concepts

Education

Secondary education or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree a plus

Tools

Oracle

BPCS

Transition Works

Logility

Access

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to oversee application of capacity to demand and inventory levels for near-term planning and long-term projections through analysis and prioritization of forecasts, raw materials, wip and finished goods production to meet customer requirements. The position involves forecast production planning, informed inventory replenishment, efficient equipment scheduling and working cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, maintenance and fellow facilities.

Essential Functions

Champion and participate in all company Safety and Contiuous Improvement programs.

Create efficient, accurate equipment schedules for 24/7 manufacturing.

Participate in raw materials inventory replenishment planning and ordering.

Monitor Customer demand and inventory levels, initiate resupply and production orders.

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance and fellow facilities.

Develop and maintain Forecast Production Plans for analysis and reporting of demand compared with available capacity and actual production outcomes.

Provide directional guidance on staffing requirements and equipment priorities.

Coordinate real-time information with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Wharehouse to ensure on-time and complete shipment of customer orders.

Cultivate proficient use of Oracle, BPCS, Transition Works, Logility, Excell, Access, Query writing and great business written and spoken communication skills.

Ensure availability of materials necessary to produce scheduled work.

Participate in SQF, Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs.

Provide plant housekeeping support.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge

Proficient in basic Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Experience with Access or Query writing a plus.

Attention to detail with analytic and critical thinking skills.

Fluid communication, listening, written and verbal abilities in interpersonal and group exchanges.

Job Qualifications

Required Secondary Education or equivalent experience, Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Preferred

In-depth knowledge of Excel, Query composition, and MRP concepts. At least 3 years prior experience in Manufacturing. Packaging/Foodservice background helpful.

Environment

Manufacturing environment. Sitting (50%), moderate walking (30%) and standing (20%).

Required safety equipment for manufacturing areas:

Hair/beard net, safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet. We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet. We need talented people like you to make that happen. We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us. We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported and make an impact, so we can all focus on the future together.

Sounds like your sort of place? Your career, packaged with care.