Sr Production Planning Analyst

The Timken Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay range

Benefits package

401(k) match

Holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a Production Planner in Illinois to develop and maintain detailed production plans and schedules. You will coordinate with operations and materials to meet demand, minimize inventory, and maximize capacity utilization.

Responsibilities include converting plans into production orders, aligning with capacity, and driving continuous improvement of planning processes. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and meeting KPIs while supporting Timken’s global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Use Epicor ERP and SAP to release production orders and review master data for accuracy.
• Convert planned orders into production orders to satisfy demand generated by MRP.
• Align production schedule with available capacity and update plans as needed.
• Replan shortages and resolve material availability issues through collaboration with purchasing and operations.
• Lead weekly schedule attainment meetings and planning touchpoints.
• Develop and maintain tools to improve setup efficiency, product flow, and information sharing.
• Lead rapid improvement workshops to improve efficiency and meet KPIs.

Skills

MRP

ERP systems

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP

Job description

What Timken Makes Possible Begins With You.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

What We Offer

• The starting pay range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually and is commensurate on experience and education. This position is also eligible to participate in the company's short-term incentive program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary

This role develops and maintains detailed production plans and schedules that meet customer demand while minimizing inventory, maximizing capacity utilization, and improving operational efficiency. The planner will convert demand signals into executable production sequences and coordinate closely with operations, materials, and other supply chain process partners to ensure the right part, at the right time, in the right quantity. This role also drives continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes to enhance throughput, accuracy, and responsiveness.

Essential Responsibilities

• Use Epicor ERP and SAP to release production orders, address MRP exceptions, and review/maintain master data to ensure system accuracy.
• Convert planned orders into production orders to satisfy demand generated by MRP.
• Align the production schedule with available capacity and update plans as needed.
• Replan shortages and resolve material availability issues through proactive collaboration with purchasing and operations.
• Lead weekly schedule attainment meetings, scheduling/planning touchpoints, and Gemba board reviews.
• Analyze demand and inventory, including prioritized DPAS-rated orders and A-level expedites.
• Drive corrective actions to close gaps on past due parts.
• Develop and maintain tools to improve setup efficiency, product flow, and information sharing.
• Lead problem-solving activities to sustain on-time delivery, minimize past-dues, and maximize stock-in rate.
• Develop planning standards and work instructions as needed.
• Lead rapid improvement workshops, blitzes, and kaizen events to improve efficiency and meet KPIs.
• Implement optimal production strategies (Make to Order, Make to Stock, Assemble to Order, etc.).
• Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process by maintaining accurate planning parameters and lead times, driving data integrity, and implementing process enhancements to optimize production performance and minimize inventory.
• Lead major site projects and initiatives to advance supply chain processes and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Run and assess inventory models to support decision-making.
• Provide advanced planning analysis and actionable insights.
• Exercise strategic decision-making to assess and improve production planning processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing setting.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP): MRP / SAP / ERP Experience.
• Planning policies & governance: PFEP, Planner Exceptions, Level Loading, etc.
• Data analysis & reporting: Excel, SAP, ERP, MS Tools; Metric tracking / improvement (OTD, past due, stock-in rate).
• Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement: Problem solving, RCCA, CI initiatives.
• Project coordination & leadership: Lead initiatives, facilitate cross-functional meetings, drive major tasks / projects.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.