Strategic Production Planner

Tenneco; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, seeks a Production Planning & Scheduling specialist to develop and maintain production plans based on forecasts, inventory, and capacity constraints using ERP systems. You’ll monitor production performance against the Master Production Plan and adjust schedules as priorities shift.

You'll serve as the primary liaison among Production, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Shipping, and Customer Service to ensure effective communication and execution of plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business management; APICS certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Materials/Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in inventory planning / scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans from forecasts and demand using ERP.
• Monitor production vs Master Production Plan and adjust schedules as priorities shift.
• Distribute schedules to manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
• Track materials flow and expedite shop orders to meet requirements.
• Lead liaison between Production, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Shipping, Customer Service.
• Track progress, inventory, costs, and identify gaps for corrective actions.
• Review reports and align with customer needs daily.
• Maintain ERP master data and manufacturing routing information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Mgmt or Business Mgmt

APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tenneco in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, seeks a Production Planning & Scheduling specialist to develop and maintain production plans based on forecasts, inventory, and capacity constraints using ERP systems. You’ll monitor production performance against the Master Production Plan and adjust schedules as priorities shift.

You'll serve as the primary liaison among Production, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Shipping, and Customer Service to ensure effective communication and execution of plans.