Planner / Estimator

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

Job summary

Plansee USA LLC in Franklin, USA, is seeking a Costing, Estimating & Master Data professional to create and manage cost estimates in SAP, maintain master data, and interface with shop floor and engineering to maximize cost accuracy. The role supports production planning, scheduling, and cross-functional communication within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing estimating/planning, strong SAP/MM and GD&T knowledge, and a solid

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; two-year degree or certification preferred.
• Three years’ experience in estimating and planning in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work with ASME/ISO drafting standards; familiarity with GD&T.
• Background in machining (milling, turning, drilling) with high-performance materials.
• Knowledge of SAP PP and MM modules; other software experience is essential.
• Basic understanding of MRP functions in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain cost estimates in SAP, including material masters, bills of material, 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 levels, and related master data.
• Interface with shop floor and engineering to determine product specifications and maximize cost accuracy.
• Reach out to OSPS for quotes for new and existing processes.
• Provide lead times for customer inquiries and plan production accordingly.
• Analyze, plan and confirm sales orders with respect to capacity and material availability using SAP/FastPro.
• Create production orders, review new sales orders, and communicate critical dates to internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain production priorities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler and Production Manager.
• Monitor exception messages and resolve scheduling conflicts or production issues.
• Support shop floor teams by coordinating fixturing, tooling, CNC/CMM program needs, and process documentation.
• Follow up on new product manufacturing processes to ensure master data accuracy and schedule adherence.
• Implement product revision changes and ensure all related documentation, tools, fixtures, programs, and drawings are updated.
• Work on continuous improvement activities, including process optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
• Act as a point of contact for Sales regarding delivery commitments, order status, and schedule changes.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments as needed.
• Keep relevant departments informed about material availability, schedule modifications, and job status.
• Ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance across manufacturing estimation, planning, and scheduling processes, including ITAR/EAR-related work.
• Support process documentation efforts
• Maintain document management in SAP and other supporting systems.

Skills

Technical drawings (ASME/ISO)

GD&T

Machining background

SAP knowledge

MRP understanding

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Two-year degree or certification in machine technology preferred

Tools

SAP PP & MM

MS Office

SAP

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 specialize 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

Costing, Estimating & Master Data

• Create and maintain cost estimates in SAP, including material masters, bills of material, and routings.
• Review planned vs. actual costs after job completion and adjusting cost as needed.
• Maintain and release cost estimates, production lot sizes, safety stock levels, and related master data.
• Interface with shop floor and engineering to determine product specifications and maximize cost accuracy.
• Reaching out to OSP’s to ask for quotes for new and existing processes

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Provide lead times for customer inquiries.
• Analyze, plan and confirm sales orders with respect to capacity and material availability using SAP/FastPro.
• Create production orders, review new sales orders, and communicate critical dates to internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain production priorities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler and Production Manager.
• Monitor exception messages and resolve scheduling conflicts or production issues.

Process & Product Support

• Support shop floor teams by coordinating fixturing, tooling, CNC/CMM program needs, and process documentation.
• Follow up on new product manufacturing processes to ensure master data accuracy and schedule adherence.
• Implement product revision changes and ensure all related documentation, tools, fixtures, programs, and drawings are updated.
• Work on continuous improvement activities, including process optimization and cost reduction initiatives.

Cross‑Functional Communication

• Act as a point of contact for Sales regarding delivery commitments, order status, and schedule changes.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments as needed.
• Keep relevant departments informed about material availability, schedule modifications, and job status.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance across all manufacturing estimation, planning, and scheduling processes, including ITAR/EAR‑related work.
• Support process documentation efforts
• Maintain document management in SAP and other supporting systems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School diploma required. A two-year degree or certification in machine technology preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in estimating and planning functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work with ASME and ISO drafting standards; familiarity with GD&T.
• Strong background in machining (milling, turning, drilling); experience working with high performance materials (molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten) desired.
• In-depth knowledge of the SAP module PP and MM preferred; other software experience is essential.
• Basic understanding of MRP functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem- analysis and solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organization and technical writing skills.
• Due to ITAR requirements, applicants must be authorized to access export-controlled information without a license.

The base compensation for this position is between 60-85k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, 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