Strategic Manufacturing Planner

United States Steel Corporation; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Business Planner to drive production scheduling and inventory analysis in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, effective communication, and the ability to work with union-represented personnel. A bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, accounting, finance, operations management or a related field.
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary.
• Ability to travel to meetings, trainings, etc. as necessary.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with various levels of management.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Computer literacy to a working skills level—proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Manufacturing and operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages production scheduling of customer orders.
• Monitor and analyze work-in-process and finished goods inventory.
• Cross-functional coordination with Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams.
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports supporting business planning and decision-making.
• Interacts with and supervises salary union-represented personnel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

Scheduling & planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Business Planner to drive production scheduling and inventory analysis in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, effective communication, and the ability to work with union-represented personnel. A bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years’ experience are preferred.