Production Planning Analyst

Ashland; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) plan with company match

Monetary incentives based on performance

Job summary

Ashland is seeking a Planning Analyst I for their Texas City manufacturing plant. This position will play a critical role in production planning, requiring a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a professional environment. The successful candidate will manage production schedules and ensure on-time deliverables, collaborating with various departments to improve processes.

The ideal applicant will have strong ERP knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields. Ashland offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning / supply chain.
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules using ERP systems.
• Analyze and procure packaging for production.
• Work with Operations and Quality to resolve issues.

Skills

Production planning expertise

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related scientific field

Tools

SAP

Job description

PLANNING ANALYST I

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner to join our Ashland, Inc. business at our Texas City, Texas manufacturing plant. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the manufacturing function. This position will report to the Texas City Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Use Enterprise Resource Planning software to strategically create and manage achievable production schedules for production units to optimize the use of plant equipment while meeting customer requirements
• Analyze, plan, and manage production scheduling activities to ensure on-time deliverables to customers
• Run SAP, MRP based inventory‑planning system to project demand requirements for many raw materials to maintain targeted inventory levels
• Analyze and procure packaging to support several production units and many different packages combinations
• Work with Operations and Quality departments to investigate quality complaints and implement corrective actions
• Support implementation of programs and procedures to optimize production and continually improve processes
• Participate in Safety, Quality, and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others

What This Role Is Not

• A remote job. Onsite availability and interaction is required.
• Not a management position – while you will collaborate with other team members, this is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
• Not an entry level position – we need a candidate to hit the ground running with solid experience and a background to prove it.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional production planning / supply chain environment using MRP and ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to multi‑task and prioritize, dependable and responsible to work independently
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans
• Capable and willing to work / receive calls outside of normal hours, weekends, and holidays, as may be required.
• Ability to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Manager.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit within the manufacturing process area.
• Always demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior.
• Possess ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating the new and different.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Skill Sets

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or APICS Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) certifications.
• Prior SAP planning, supply chain, and procurement experience.

Perks Of Working At Ashland

• Team recognition, rewards, and monetary incentives based on performance.
• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Position is based at the Texas City manufacturing plant.
• Full time, salaried position, which is plant based, schedule primarily M‑F, hours flexible.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.