Strategic Production Planner — Materials & Scheduling

Henkel; West Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Production Planner in the United States, based in Luzerne County, PA, to develop and maintain schedules that align demand, capacity and material availability. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time raw materials and finished goods delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong Excel/analytical skills. Excellent communication and prioritization are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years in production/material planning or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, inventory, and material availability.
• Plan and procure bulk raw materials on time to support production needs.
• Manage and reconcile raw materials inventory against SAP; investigate discrepancies.
• Identify shortages and address potential production disruptions proactively.
• Communicate schedules and material risks across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with plant material planner to ensure timely material availability.
• Adjust schedules based on changing priorities, capacity, and material availability.

Skills

Production planning

Material planning

Supply chain experience

ERP/MRP systems

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Production Planner in the United States, based in Luzerne County, PA, to develop and maintain schedules that align demand, capacity and material availability. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time raw materials and finished goods delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong Excel/analytical skills. Excellent communication and prioritization are essential in this fast-paced environment.