Planning Specialist

The Planning Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining detailed production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role supports both short-term scheduling and long-term master planning by utilizing systems such as SAP to monitor material availability, manage inventory, and coordinate production activities across departments. The Planning Specialist plays a key role in ensuring that all orders are completed accurately and on time.

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, including product sequencing, resource allocation, and completion timelines.
• Create and release all production orders.
• Monitor and manage the flow of material and work-in-progress throughout the production facility.
• Coordinate with production supervisors to track progress and ensure schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain long-term strategic production plans.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable, detailed operational plans.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify long-term issues, risks, or improvement opportunities.
• Utilize SAP and other ERP systems to manage production planning, inventory control, and material requirements.
• Configure and maintain SAP master data, including routings, work centers, and production versions, to ensure planning accuracy.
• Use SAP’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to generate purchase requisitions and ensure adequate material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stock shortages or overages, maintaining optimal stock cover and working capital targets.
• Identify potential material or production issues proactively and escalate as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to resolve production problems and adjust plans as necessary.
• Support smooth transitions of project timelines into operational production planning.
• This job description, the Employee Handbook, internal procedures and policies, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, fire safety instructions, internal traffic regulations, quality requirements, and IWAY standards.
• Adherence to requirements related to driving, loading, maintaining and transporting company assets.
• Stop work if risks arise to employee safety and health, fire safety, or environmental protection.
• Execution of assigned tasks and adherence to instructions provided by the Supervisor.
• Compliance with all applicable SBA Group policies and procedures.
• Agrees and commits not to disclose, in writing, verbally, or by any other means, any commercial, business, financial, or other confidential information obtained or learned during employment with the company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; or 2–4 years of relevant experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling.
• Proficiency in SAP (PP or MM modules) or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Company-paid life and disability coverage
• Access to telemedicine and wellness resources

Financial Security

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave)

Career Growth

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Internal promotion and career advancement pathways

Work-Life Balance

• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible scheduling and leave programs
• Supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture

Additional Perks

• Employee recognition programs
• Company events and appreciation initiatives