Planner I

Oregon Steel Mills LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Oregon Steel Mills LLC in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Planner I to align production strategies with market demands and optimize manufacturing efficiency. The base salary starts at $75,000 per year with monthly incentive bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package begins on day one.

This full-time, on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree in business (or related field) and 3–5 years in production planning, with advanced Excel and SQL/ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 3–5 years in production planning, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency; SQL and ERP implementation experience, preferred.
• Exceptional cross-functional communication and data-driven critical thinking.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and willing to work extended hours as needed during peak workloads.

Responsibilities

• RFQ Management: Oversee the intake and processing of commercial RFQs.
• Order Review: Validate incoming orders against inventory capacity and manufacturing constraints prior to acceptance.
• Demand Optimization: Map customer demand to optimal raw material SKUs to minimize conversion costs and maximize yield.
• Business Intelligence: Develop reports, KPIs, and data analyses to support Business Unit objectives.
• Inventory Control: Manage finished goods stock levels, evaluate SKU turnover, and optimize inventory health.
• Financial Modeling: Analyze the financial impact of various scheduling options and present recommendations to leadership.
• Strategic Scheduling: Identify customer ordering patterns to improve predictability and scheduling efficiency.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. Join the Oregon Steel Mills team in Portland as a Planner I. Base salary starts at $75,000 per year with monthly incentive bonus opportunities.

Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.

In this dynamic and critical role, you will align production strategies with market demands to optimize manufacturing efficiency and ensure seamless operational flow. Full-time onsite presence is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• RFQ Management: Oversee the intake and processing of commercial Requests for Quote (RFQs).
• Order Review: Validate incoming orders against inventory capacity and manufacturing constraints prior to acceptance.
• Demand Optimization: Map customer demand to optimal raw material SKUs to minimize conversion costs and maximize yield.
• Business Intelligence: Develop reports, KPIs, and data analyses to support Business Unit objectives.
• Inventory Control: Manage finished goods stock levels, evaluate SKU turnover, and optimize inventory health.
• Financial Modeling: Analyze the financial impact of various scheduling options and present recommendations to leadership.
• Strategic Scheduling: Identify customer ordering patterns to improve predictability and scheduling efficiency.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 3–5 years in production planning, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency; SQL and ERP implementation experience, preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional cross-functional communication and data-driven critical thinking.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage tight deadlines and willing to work extended hours as needed during peak workloads.

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits! Competitive wages and bonus opportunitiesFamily medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee costShort and long term disability programsCompetitive retirement plansFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsEmployer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance optionsPaid vacation and recognized statutory holidaysApprenticeship and career advancement within the companyTuition reimbursementWellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA. While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer Orion Steel Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Orion Steel Group LLC is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy.

Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading‑edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.