Advanced Production Planning Specialist — Aerospace Metals

Join a global leader in refractory metals Plansee’s Franklin, USA site converts semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten into complex components for high-tech applications. Backed by colleagues in 50 countries, you’ll help synchronize demand, materials, and capacity to deliver excellence. Role focus Build executable production schedules that meet customer delivery dates while maximizing capacity utilization. Own critical material master data (costing lot size, production lot sizes, safety stocks with approval) and mark/release cost estimates. Use SAP R/3 and FastPro to analyze, plan, and confirm sales order releases in line with capacity and material availability. Turn new sales orders into production orders; communicate key milestones; confirm orders to Sales per our marathon goals. Validate the master schedule for materials, manpower, and resources across the planning horizon. Set order priorities and partner closely with the Production Scheduler to keep execution on track. Proactively address exception messages and deltas; implement changes to resolve issues. Serve as Sales’ primary contact for order status and relay schedule changes to impacted teams. Work with Production Management to troubleshoot and remove constraints. Investigate critical material shortages, report root causes, and drive corrective actions. Keep stakeholders informed on completion dates, substitutions, and schedule modifications. Maintain professional cross-functional relationships. Ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance across purchasing, planning, and schedule execution with special attention to ITAR/EAR work. Qualifications Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree in a related discipline and three (3) years of relevant experience; equivalent education/experience mix considered. APICS certification preferred. Desired: SAP R/3 Logistics experience (Production and Production Planning emphasis). Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong communicator and relationship-builder across organizational levels. Self-directed, organized, and able to prioritize with minimal supervision. Detail-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Willingness to work overtime when production/customer needs require. Due to ITAR requirements, applicants must be authorized to access export-controlled information without a license. Compensation & benefits Base pay: 60–80k annually, commensurate with experience and skills Medical – 90% paid; 100% deductible reimbursement Dental and Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Time off benefits And much more! Tools & standards SAP R/3 Logistics, FastPro ISO/AS9100, ITAR/EAR You should be proficient in Production Planning & Scheduling AS9100 Experience SAP

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