Production Planner

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven individual whose knowledge and skills will help us take our Planning team to the next level. The ideal candidate will have an eye for continuous improvement opportunities and a knack for problem solving. You will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment as you work hand-in-hand with Operations, Supply Network Planning, and Business Management teams to ensure supply strategies are aligned with business goals and objectives. Come ‘roll your sleeves up’ and make a difference as you play a key role to help us achieve Operational Excellence

Responsibilities:

• Creates, maintains and verifies Production Schedules; interfacing cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Operations and Engineering to resolve labor, equipment, material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule deficits or interruptions;
• Evaluates scheduling priorities needed to support fluctuating demands in sales for the product set that they oversee; including collaboration cross functionally as required;
• Works with Buyer, Operations, Engineering and Management to provide solutions to problems in meeting the Production Plan in order to ensure that the Production Schedule is achieved;
• Lead cross functional meetings to resolve urgent supply issues utilizing data integrating MPS/PAB principles;
• Communicates scheduling exceptions to Management, Sales, Marketing and Supply Network Planner;
• Reviews capacity performance and recommends necessary changes as needed;
• Adheres to defined Planning and Scheduling business processes; including planning cycle, exception message management and time horizons;
• Ensures planning process and transactional execution that upholds inventory accuracy and integrity throughout the manufacturing process end to end;
• Compiles and reports monthly schedule metrics;
• Participates in continuous improvement of Planning and Control systems;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience; degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations;
• 1-2 years of production planning in a Manufacturing environment;
• SAP Experience preferred;
• Six-Sigma, APICS, CSCP, CPIM or similar certification a plus;
• Understanding of the basic principles and operations of ERP systems and the integration of company functions provided by an ERP system;
• Capability to discuss the role of the Material Master parameters and Bill of Materials in ERP;
• Understanding and evaluation of the contents and calculations on the MRP (supply vs. demand) display or report; including how safety stock influences calculations of projected on hand balances in MRP;
• Understanding of the distinction of independent and dependent demand to ERP;
• Knowledge of planning utilizing action or exception messaging;
• Knowledge of and application of planning time fences in MRP;
• Capability of working with pegged requirements in MRP;
• Know how to perform order rescheduling in MRP;
• Basic knowledge of capacity requirements planning (CRP); Detailed CRP knowledge (work centers, labor and machines, routings, setup times, run, standards and move times) a plus;
• Working / intermediate skills related to data extraction, data analysis and use of Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

What we offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.