SAP APO Production Planner: Scheduling & Inter-Plant Logistics

James Hardie Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with match

ESP (Employee Stock Purchase)

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a ColorPlus Planner to develop detailed production schedules for multiple facilities using SAP APO, balancing constraints to maximize resource efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, transportation and customer service to communicate plans, minimize landed costs, and maintain accurate planning data. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in analytics are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in an analytical position.
• Direct supply chain experience (preferred).
• SAP/APO planning experience (preferred).
• Ability to collaborate with plant personnel to develop action plans.
• Strong planning and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed scheduling production plans for multiple facilities using an APO planning platform.
• Ensure timely delivery of daily production plans while applying planning best practices.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to develop plan of action for shortages and downtime.
• Coordinate inter-plant transfers and manage master data for planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Decision making

Time management

Planning

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP/APO planning

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a ColorPlus Planner to develop detailed production schedules for multiple facilities using SAP APO, balancing constraints to maximize resource efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, transportation and customer service to communicate plans, minimize landed costs, and maintain accurate planning data. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in analytics are preferred.