Strategic Planner & Estimator – High-Tech Metals

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

Job summary

Plansee USA LLC in Franklin, USA, is seeking a Costing, Estimating & Master Data professional to create and manage cost estimates in SAP, maintain master data, and interface with shop floor and engineering to maximize cost accuracy. The role supports production planning, scheduling, and cross-functional communication within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing estimating/planning, strong SAP/MM and GD&T knowledge, and a solid

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; two-year degree or certification preferred.
• Three years’ experience in estimating and planning in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work with ASME/ISO drafting standards; familiarity with GD&T.
• Background in machining (milling, turning, drilling) with high-performance materials.
• Knowledge of SAP PP and MM modules; other software experience is essential.
• Basic understanding of MRP functions in manufacturing.

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 costs 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.
• Reach out to OSPS for quotes for new and existing processes.
• Provide lead times for customer inquiries and plan production accordingly.
• Analyze, plan and confirm sales orders with respect to capacity and material availability using SAP/FastPro.
• Create production orders, review new sales orders, and communicate critical dates to internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain production priorities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler and Production Manager.
• Monitor exception messages and resolve scheduling conflicts or production issues.
• Support shop floor teams by coordinating fixturing, tooling, CNC/CMM program needs, and process documentation.
• Follow up on new product manufacturing processes to ensure master data accuracy and schedule adherence.
• Implement product revision changes and ensure all related documentation, tools, fixtures, programs, and drawings are updated.
• Work on continuous improvement activities, including process optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
• Act as a point of contact for Sales regarding delivery commitments, order status, and schedule changes.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments as needed.
• Keep relevant departments informed about material availability, schedule modifications, and job status.
• Ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance across manufacturing estimation, planning, and scheduling processes, including ITAR/EAR-related work.
• Support process documentation efforts
• Maintain document management in SAP and other supporting systems.

Skills

Technical drawings (ASME/ISO)

GD&T

Machining background

SAP knowledge

MRP understanding

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Two-year degree or certification in machine technology preferred

Tools

SAP PP & MM

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Plansee USA LLC in Franklin, USA, is seeking a Costing, Estimating & Master Data professional to create and manage cost estimates in SAP, maintain master data, and interface with shop floor and engineering to maximize cost accuracy. The role supports production planning, scheduling, and cross-functional communication within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing estimating/planning, strong SAP/MM and GD&T knowledge, and a solid