Sr Production Planning Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay range $75,000 to $90,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Benefits start on first day

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Timken is seeking a Production Planner in Illinois to develop and maintain detailed production plans that meet customer demand while minimizing inventory and maximizing capacity utilization. The role requires coordinating with operations, materials, and other supply chain partners to ensure on-time delivery and optimal throughput.

You will use Epicor ERP and SAP to release orders, manage MRP, and drive continuous improvement of planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 5+ years of production planning experience.
• Experience using ERP/SAP for planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans and schedules to meet customer demand and minimize inventory.
• Release production orders and address MRP exceptions using Epicor ERP and SAP.
• Align production schedule with available capacity and update plans as needed.
• Lead weekly schedule attainment meetings and Kaizen events to improve KPI performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes to enhance throughput and responsiveness.

Skills

MRP experience

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

ERP software

Excel

Job description

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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.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• 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.

• 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.
  
• 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.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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