Strategic Manufacturing Planner | SAP & Costing

Plansee Group; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plansee Group in Franklin, MA, is seeking a Costing, Estimating & Master Data specialist to develop and maintain cost estimates in SAP, manage BOMs and routings, and ensure data accuracy for production planning. You will coordinate with shop floor and engineering to optimize costs and lead times.

You will also drive production scheduling, confirm capacity availability, create production orders, and monitor schedules. The role requires SAP MM/PP experience, GD&T familiarity, and ITAR awareness.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in estimating and planning functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work with ASME/ISO drafting standards; familiarity with GD&T.
• Experience with high performance materials (molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten) desired.
• Knowledge of SAP module PP and MM; ITAR/EAR compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain cost estimates in SAP, including material masters, bills of material, and routings.
• Review planned vs. actual costs after job completion and adjust cost as needed.
• Maintain and release cost estimates, production lot sizes, safety stock levels, and related master data.
• Interface with shop floor and engineering to determine product specifications and maximize cost accuracy.
• Provide production planning & scheduling support: lead times, capacity and material availability, production orders, and dates.
• Collaborate with Sales, suppliers and internal departments on delivery commitments and schedule changes.
• Support process documentation and ISO/AS9100 compliance across estimation, planning and scheduling.

Skills

SAP

Costing

MRP

Production planning

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Two-year degree / certificate in machine technology

Tools

FastPro

SAP PP

SAP MM

Job description

Plansee Group in Franklin, MA, is seeking a Costing, Estimating & Master Data specialist to develop and maintain cost estimates in SAP, manage BOMs and routings, and ensure data accuracy for production planning. You will coordinate with shop floor and engineering to optimize costs and lead times.

You will also drive production scheduling, confirm capacity availability, create production orders, and monitor schedules. The role requires SAP MM/PP experience, GD&T familiarity, and ITAR awareness.