Planner Scheduler

CPM; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CPM Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of process and equipment solutions across key industries, including oilseed, animal feed, biomass, and food. The company serves the corn wet milling, ethanol and wood sectors and leads in pelleting, size reduction, and automation.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining production schedules, optimizing capacity, and ensuring material availability. You will collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to meet customer delivery commitments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is required.
• Basic knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts is expected.
• Experience with suppliers, freight, rail carriers, and purchasing concepts is important.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer demand and optimize capacity.
• Forecast raw material requirements by analyzing plans, inventory, and demand fluctuations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

MRP concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

CPM Holdings Inc. is a leading process and equipment solutions provider to the oilseed, animal feed, biomass, food, and materials processing industries. We also serve the corn wet milling, pet food, ethanol and wood industries and are the world leader in pelleting, particle size reduction equipment and automation. CPM has more than 1,200 employees with facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer demand while optimizing manufacturing capacity and material availability
• Forecast raw material requirements by analyzing production plans, inventory levels, historical usage, and anticipated demand fluctuations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure materials and resources are available to support production schedules.
• Validate inter-warehouse transfers in SAP to ensure inventory accuracy and timely material availability.
• Analyze plant production schedules and SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data to determine raw material requirements over a six- to eight-week planning horizon.
• Perform daily SAP system reviews and analyze key metrics to identify actual and potential material shortages, monitor order progress, and address material rejections, scrap, and rework.
• Ensure manufacturing operations have the necessary raw materials and components to meet production requirements and customer delivery commitments.
• Create and manage production work orders within the Sales & Operations (SSO) process as required.
• Ensure die cards and other required production documentation are available and accurate prior to manufacturing.
• Manage production backlogs for multiple manufacturing plants by maintaining accurate production dates and communicating schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Monitor production priorities and adjust schedules as necessary to respond to changes in customer demand, material availability, or manufacturing constraints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency, inventory management, and production planning processes.
• Maintain accurate planning data within SAP and ensure system integrity to support effective production and inventory management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain degree or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Knowledge of various ERP/MRP systems required
• Basic knowledge of the fundamental structure and workings of an MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) and/or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
• Knowledge and experience in working with Suppliers, Freight and Rail carriers, and Purchasing personnel, strong understanding of Purchasing concepts and corporate directed goals

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.