Strategic Production Planner - SAP & SCM

Lubrizol Corporation; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

401(k) match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental 

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Avon Lake, OH, seeks a Production Planning Coordinator to drive on-time production, scheduling, and delivery to customers. You’ll collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, suppliers, carriers, and contract manufacturers to ensure a reliable supply chain and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing raw materials, updating SAP schedules, coordinating shipments, and aligning output with demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of logistics or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material procurement, supplier scheduling, and deliveries to maintain uninterrupted production and meet customer demand.
• Provide daily production priorities and planning guidance to operations teams, updating production schedules and SAP planning board.
• Execute and maintain accurate SAP transactions related to production, inventory, and shipping activities.
• Coordinate bulk and hazardous material shipments with customers, carriers, and off-site warehouse partners to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
• Partner with third-party manufacturers to align production output with customer requirements and forecasted demand.
• Maintain production and shipping records in compliance with ISO 9001, EFfCI, Halal, UL, and NSF standards where applicable.
• Coordinate product disposition and scrap activities with EHS teams to ensure proper waste handling and documentation.
• Train and support operators on SAP processes and system transactions to promote accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform monthly inventory audits and investigate discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain processes.

Skills

SAP knowledge

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Avon Lake, OH, seeks a Production Planning Coordinator to drive on-time production, scheduling, and delivery to customers. You’ll collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, suppliers, carriers, and contract manufacturers to ensure a reliable supply chain and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing raw materials, updating SAP schedules, coordinating shipments, and aligning output with demand.