Production Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K match and employer contributions

20 days PTO

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in West Whiteland, PA is hiring a Production Planner I to coordinate schedules, process orders, and optimize inventory for multiple product lines. You will partner with Sales, Production and Customer Service to align priorities and ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes accurate data management, use of ERP/MRP tools, and strong planning and communication skills. Hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of manufacturing/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 in data handling.
• Effective communication across multiple teams.
• Good PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned product lines and coordinate production schedules to meet demand.
• Process customer sales orders through to completion, including starting stock planning.
• Monitor on-time-in-full delivery and inventory targets for areas.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production and Customer Service to set daily priorities.
• Maintain accurate planning, inventory and work order data in systems.
• Analyse production and inventory performance to support decisions.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Manufacturing experience

Production planning

Inventory control

MRP/ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Inventory control 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: As a Production Planner I, you will help drive our goals by:

• 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

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

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.

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Are you passionate about sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy, and reducing carbon emissions? At Johnson Matthey, our world-changing careers empower talented individuals to collaborate on impactful projects aimed at decarbonising modern life. Join us in catalysing the net-zero transition for a cleaner, brighter future.