Strategic Production Planner — SAP, S&OP & Inventory

Arkema Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Planner to drive material flow and production scheduling across multiple plants. The role emphasizes accurate MRP, SAP order management, and coordination with Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and Customer Service.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing planning, strong communication, and experience with MRP/SAP and S&OP processes; a BS is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience required in the planning manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in materials management, supplier quality and performance requirements, understanding of the productions processes, and S&OP process.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve daily MRP exception messages to address planning and supply issues.
• Perform exception-based planning considering new volumes, product scale-ups, capacity, and asset use.
• Create and sequence production orders by reactor grade and train, optimizing schedules in SAP.
• Maintain demand forecasts by removing outdated data.
• Manage the full lifecycle of production orders ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Release and manage raw material requisitions daily to meet demand and inventory targets.
• Communicate delays from late raw material deliveries to Customer Service and Buyers.
• Set and communicate raw material safety stock levels.
• Monitor raw material supply after production or demand changes.
• Enter supplier non-conformance reports and confirm missed deliveries.
• Manage B2B and specialty workflow orders.
• Participate in S&OP and collaborate with Purchasing, Plant Operations, Logistics, and Customer Service.

Skills

MRP planning

SAP

S&OP

Cross-functional teamwork

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Arkema Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Planner to drive material flow and production scheduling across multiple plants. The role emphasizes accurate MRP, SAP order management, and coordination with Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and Customer Service.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing planning, strong communication, and experience with MRP/SAP and S&OP processes; a BS is preferred but not required.