Strategic Production Planner — SAP/MRP, On-Time Delivery

Huntsman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare, dental, and视觉?

Starting Day One benefits

401k with company match up to 4%

Job summary

Huntsman in Los Angeles is seeking a Production Planner to balance production capacity, raw materials, inventory, and customer requirements for reliable manufacturing and on-time delivery. You will work closely with Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Procurement, and Corporate Supply Chain to align planning with business objectives.

The role emphasizes SAP/MRP, data accuracy, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement; you will develop daily/weekly production schedules, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of hands-on production planning experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP/MRP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory targets, plant capacity, and material availability.
• Release and manage production orders within SAP while monitoring schedule adherence and adjusting priorities as business needs change.
• Coordinate production schedules with Production Supervisors to maximize equipment utilization and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production progress and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts that could impact customer deliveries.
• Balance production priorities while supporting safety, quality, and operational objectives.
• Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging components.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment strategies that balance customer service with inventory investment.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Corporate Supply Chain regarding material shortages, supplier constraints, and changing demand.
• Analyze planning parameters and recommend adjustments that improve inventory performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain accurate planning data, material master information, planning parameters, and production-related transactions within SAP.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify potential shortages or excess inventory, and recommend corrective actions.
• Review production variances, inventory accuracy, and planning data to support informed operational decisions.
• Generate routine planning reports and analyze key performance indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Procurement, Quality, and Corporate Supply Chain to support effective production execution.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule changes and material risks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with planning process improvements, system enhancements, and standardization efforts.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across all functional areas.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

IBP

Power BI

Job description

Huntsman in Los Angeles is seeking a Production Planner to balance production capacity, raw materials, inventory, and customer requirements for reliable manufacturing and on-time delivery. You will work closely with Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Procurement, and Corporate Supply Chain to align planning with business objectives.

The role emphasizes SAP/MRP, data accuracy, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement; you will develop daily/weekly production schedules, manage