Planner / Estimator

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

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.