Process Planning Analyst II: SAP Master Data & Manufacturing

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA, seeks a Process Planning Analyst II to translate customer order requirements into cost-effective manufacturing line-ups and maintain master data for routings and quality plans. The role interfaces with Commercial, Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate order execution.

The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing/planning, ERP experience, and a technical degree; familiarity with SAP S/4 HANA and Mainframe systems is

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s in computer science, information systems, engineering, manufacturing technology, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in manufacturing, planning, master data management, or related technical environment preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems, production orders, routings, or quality inspection plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer order requirements into accurate and cost-effective manufacturing line-ups to support quoting, scheduling, manufacturing, testing, and certification activities.
• Create and maintain master data objects, production routings, and quality test/inspection plans within SAP S/4 HANA and/or Mainframe systems.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and quality of master and transactional production order data in accordance with internal standards and customer requirements.
• Manage backlog activities and process master data creation and change requests in alignment with business priorities and service expectations.
• Research, identify, and resolve conflicts in incoming order requirements and master data issues independently or through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Understand and communicate the impact of master and transactional data changes across Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, Purchasing, Commercial, EH&S, and Technical functions.
• Support Operational Excellence initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and problem-solving activities.
• Participate in internal and external audits and maintain compliance with SOX, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide backup support for additional product lines and planning areas as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Requirements translation

Analytical problem-solving

Data integrity

SAP S/4 HANA experience

Mainframe knowledge

SQL

Communication skills

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering / Manufacturing Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / related technical discipline

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

Mainframe systems

Microsoft Office

IBM Notes

SQL

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA, seeks a Process Planning Analyst II to translate customer order requirements into cost-effective manufacturing line-ups and maintain master data for routings and quality plans. The role interfaces with Commercial, Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate order execution.

The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing/planning, ERP experience, and a technical degree; familiarity with SAP S/4 HANA and Mainframe systems is