Production & Logistics Strategy Lead

Plansee; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plansee US is seeking a Head of Production Planning & Logistics to lead the interface between Sales and Production, ensuring sustainable delivery capability and efficient material flows.

You will drive production planning, coordinate forecasts, manage inventory, and develop warehouse processes while partnering with Group Logistics and customs.

This leadership role requires 5–7 years in warehousing and planning, strong people skills, and proficiency with SAP R/3 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or an associate degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management; equivalent experience accepted.
• 5–7 years in warehousing, production planning, scheduling, and purchasing within manufacturing.
• Proven leadership including coaching, mentoring, and employee development; strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with SAP R/3 logistics module is advantageous; CPIM/APICS desirable; MS Office and MRP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning to support customer service and optimize planning processes.
• Collaborate with Sales to collect forecasts, manage consignment stock, and coordinate delivery dates based on capacity.
• Develop and improve warehouse and logistics processes, ensuring up-to-date inventory levels.
• Work with Plansee Group Logistics to develop logistics strategies, systems, and standards.
• Coordinate with US customs and freight forwarders to handle import/export information.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration / Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP R/3 Logistics

MRP systems

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Plansee US is seeking a Head of Production Planning & Logistics to lead the interface between Sales and Production, ensuring sustainable delivery capability and efficient material flows.

You will drive production planning, coordinate forecasts, manage inventory, and develop warehouse processes while partnering with Group Logistics and customs.

This leadership role requires 5–7 years in warehousing and planning, strong people skills, and proficiency with SAP R/3 and MS Office.