Production & Materials Planning Specialist
PPGWe are seeking a Production & Materials Planning Specialist to join our manufacturing team onsite in Sylmar, CA . In this role, you will be responsible for balancing customer demand with plant capacity while ensuring seamless material flow. This role reports to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager. Key Responsibilities Generate, prioritize, and release Work Orders in alignment with master production schedules (MPS) and customer demand forecasts. Develop detailed production schedules to optimize machine utilization, minimize changeover times, and ensure on-time delivery (OTD) while preventing bottlenecks. Monitor plant capacity, and equipment constraints to balance workload and smooth production peaks. Run and analyze MRP reports to identify material shortages, buffer stock levels, and replenishment requirements. Create, issue, and manage POs for raw materials, and components based on production schedules and inventory thresholds. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors. Proactively follow up on open POs, track shipment milestones, expedite critical parts, and resolve delivery or quality discrepancies. Coordinate and lead MRB activities to disposition non-conforming materials, scrap, rework, or return-to-vendor (RTV) items efficiently, minimizing production downtime. Manage the end-to-end RMA process for customer returns, ensuring timely evaluation, root-cause tracking, replacement fulfillment, and credit processing in coordination with Quality and Customer Service teams. Coordinate and manage material allocations for high-priority products, key accounts, or constrained components to maximize operational efficiency. Identify potential supply bottlenecks, material shortages, and production disruptions early; develop and execute robust mitigation and contingency plans. Translate complex manufacturing and supply chain data into clear, actionable insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making. Leverage advanced Excel functionalities, Power Query, and dynamic dashboarding tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs). Qualifications Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration is strongly preferred . 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials control, or scheduling within a manufacturing or aerospace environment. Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Advanced Excel are mandatory Demonstrated track record of participating in or leading Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated track record of managing supplier relationships, resolving non-conformance issues, and executing risk mitigation strategies. #LI-Onsite The base salary range for this position is $73,400 to $82,000 with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire. About us: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ® Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent …