Production Planner

Johnson Matthey; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

PTO 20 days

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in West Whiteland, PA, is hiring a Production Planner I to manage product lines and coordinate schedules to meet customer demand. You will process orders through to completion, including precious metal starting stock planning, and monitor on-time delivery and inventory targets.

You will work with Sales, Production and Customer Service to set daily priorities, maintain accurate data in systems, and analyze performance data to drive informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in manufacturing or production planning.
• Experience with inventory control and MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Accurate data handling and attention to detail.
• Effective cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing assigned product lines and coordinating production schedules to support customer demand.
• Processing customer sales orders through to completion, including precious metal starting stock planning.
• Monitoring on-time-in-full delivery performance and inventory targets for assigned areas.
• Working closely with Sales, Production and Customer Service teams to set daily manufacturing priorities.
• Maintaining accurate planning, inventory and work order data within business systems.
• Analysing production and inventory performance data to support operational decision-making.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory control software

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Production Planner I

Location: West Whiteland, PA, USA

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Production Planner I, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

• Managing assigned product lines and coordinating production schedules to support customer demand
• Processing customer sales orders through to completion, including precious metal starting stock planning
• Monitoring on‑time‑in‑full delivery performance and inventory targets for assigned areas
• Working closely with Sales, Production and Customer Service teams to set daily manufacturing priorities
• Maintaining accurate planning, inventory and work order data within business systems
• Analysing production and inventory performance data to support operational decision‑making

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Bachelor's degree or at least two years of manufacturing or production planning experience
• Experience using inventory control, MRP or ERP systems
• Strong planning, organisation and problem‑solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when managing transactions and data
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams
• Good PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work independently

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift‑based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.