Planning & Scheduling Manager

Philip Morris International U.S.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Manager in Owensboro, KY to lead master production schedules, balance capacity and material constraints, and drive continuous improvement.

You will partner with commercial teams to forecast demand, manage inventory, coach a planning team, and deliver actionable reports to support annual planning. Attractive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certifications preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting, inventory control, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master production schedules to support customer and business requirements.
• Lead short- and mid-term planning with at least six months of production visibility.
• Balance capacity, labor, equipment constraints, and material availability.
• Adjust schedules to respond to operational disruptions, supply issues, and changing priorities.
• Maintain effective use of MPS, MRP, and ERP systems.
• Partner with commercial teams to develop forecasts and improve planning accuracy.
• Analyze sales trends, market data, and operational requirements.
• Develop planning models that support growth and capacity needs.
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting demand and supply.
• Establish inventory strategies that balance service and working capital goals.
• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Lead inventory optimization while reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Lead, coach, and develop planning and scheduling team members.
• Establish KPIs and reporting processes to measure performance.
• Drive initiatives that improve service, cost, quality, and inventory results.
• Foster collaboration across supply chain and manufacturing functions.
• Analyze operational data to support business decisions.
• Monitor key metrics including inventory levels, service performance, output reliability, and volume attainment.
• Prepare management reports and improvement recommendations.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field

APICS/CPIM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certifications preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Planning & Scheduling Manager - Owensboro KY

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. Join us in building efficient, agile, and customer-focused operations.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage master production schedules to support customer and business requirements.
• Lead short- and mid-term planning with at least six months of production visibility.
• Balance capacity, labor, equipment constraints, and material availability.
• Adjust schedules to respond to operational disruptions, supply issues, and changing priorities.
• Maintain effective use of MPS, MRP, and ERP systems.

Forecasting & Inventory Management

• Partner with commercial teams to develop forecasts and improve planning accuracy.
• Analyze sales trends, market data, and operational requirements.
• Develop planning models that support growth and capacity needs.
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting demand and supply.
• Establish inventory strategies that balance service and working capital goals.
• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Lead inventory optimization while reducing excess and obsolete stock.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop planning and scheduling team members.
• Establish KPIs and reporting processes to measure performance.
• Drive initiatives that improve service, cost, quality, and inventory results.
• Foster collaboration across supply chain and manufacturing functions.

Reporting & Analytics

• Analyze operational data to support business decisions.
• Monitor key metrics including inventory levels, service performance, output reliability, and volume attainment.
• Prepare management reports and improvement recommendations.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certifications preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting, inventory control, and capacity planning.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Advanced planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Annual Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus eligibility, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, wellness benefits, and more.

About PMI U.S.

PMI U.S. is advancing a smoke‑free future by providing better alternatives to legal‑age adults who smoke. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, PMI U.S. employs more than 3,000 people nationwide, including manufacturing facilities in Aurora, Colorado; Owensboro, Kentucky; and Wilson, North Carolina.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities