Senior Specialist, Production Planner

Entegris, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Progressive PTO

401(k) with match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Chaska, MN, is seeking a Senior Planning Specialist to develop and manage production schedules aligned with demand, ensuring on-time delivery and optimized material flow.

You will review MRP signals, adjust work orders, and resolve constraints while coordinating with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams. The role requires 5+ years in production planning, strong SAP expertise, data-driven decision making, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced SAP experience with materials management or production planning modules.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling in manufacturing.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong data analysis and ERP planning proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules to meet demand and on-time delivery.
• Review MRP signals daily and update work orders, communicating changes to manufacturing and procurement.
• Identify and resolve material, labor, tool, and capacity constraints.
• Lead weekly capacity and production meetings.
• Maintain data integrity and master data for planning (safety stock, order quantities, scheduling).
• Review ECR/ECO and Quality Notifications to ensure correct planning records.
• Release work-order packets for production readiness.
• Analyze workorder variances and support root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and engineering to improve planning accuracy.
• Support introduction of new tooling or process updates with tool room and operations.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace per site safety protocols.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Decision making

Influencing cross functional teams

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Production Planner

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

The Role:

Our site in Chaska is seeking a Senior Planning Specialist to join our team. As a Senior Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that production, inventory, and material flow plans are aligned with customer demand and operational goals. You will use your planning expertise, analytical mindset, and cross functional collaboration skills to create and optimize production schedules, resolve constraints, and support data integrity across planning systems. This role requires thoughtful problem solving, strong decision making, and the ability to influence partners at all levels - consistent with L3 expectations for substantial knowledge, moderate complexity, and independent action.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules to ensure efficient workflow, on time delivery, and alignment with demand forecasts
• Review MRP signals daily and create or update work orders to meet demand, proactively communicating changes to manufacturing and procurement
• Identify and resolve constraints related to materials, labor, tools, and capacity through structured problem solving and cross functional partnership
• Lead weekly capacity and production meetings, driving accountability for scheduled execution and mitigation actions
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain key master data elements related to planning, such as safety stock levels, order quantities, and scheduling parameters
• Review and respond to Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO) and Quality Notifications to ensure smooth transitions and correct planning records
• Assemble and release work-order packets to support production readiness and workflow efficiency
• Analyze workorder variances, support root-cause investigations, and close orders in alignment with standard processes
• Partner cross functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and engineering teams to drive planning accuracy and achieve shared goals - reflecting PACE values and L3 collaboration expectations
• Support introduction of new tooling or process updates by coordinating with tool room and operations teams
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace by following site safety protocols and identifying potential hazards

What We Seek:

• Advanced SAP experience, including materials management or production planning modules
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years or older and have the right to work in the US without sponsorship
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated success influencing cross functional teams without direct authority
• Advanced understanding of MRP/ERP planning processes and strong proficiency using planning or ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong ability to analyze data, interpret capacity constraints, and make sound decisions independently
• Effective communication and relationship building skills; able to influence within cross functional environments
• Comfortable working in a fast paced manufacturing environment and adapting to schedule changes
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; Lift up to 40 pounds as needed; Ability to work in required PPE, including safety glasses, steel toe shoes, gloves, and/or cleanroom attire

What We Offer

• Compensation: $80,000.00-$102,000.00 a year with actual pay dependent on candidate’s overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligible
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
• Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window
• Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

More About Entegris

At Entegris we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.

Learn more about why people enjoy working at Entegris.