What's the Job?

The Production Planner manages the production scheduling and all related functions up to and including raw materials, using all available scheduling tools and resources to most efficiently utilize multiple plants' resources consistent with forecasts and service objectives. The Production Planner also serves as the main communication link between their plants and headquarters in the event the plant suffers extended production down time. The planner will serve as the main HQ contact and provide continuous updates until all operations are back to normal. This position will also be responsible for meeting shipping performance targets, while coordinating and working closely with the Raw Material Planners and the Transportation Department. Travel requirements include multiple visits to plants and attending planning/manufacturing conferences.

• Must be proficient in the SAP Production Planning System (Advance Planning Model is a plus) and have extensive production planning and/or MRP planning knowledge in a manufacturing environment:
• Production Planning and scheduling for manufactured WIP products
• Forecast specified raw materials and sourced products
• Process Monitoring and Management
• Project and process improvement activities

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in the required field.
• 3 to 5 years planning and scheduling experience in production planning, manufacturing or warehouse/shipping environment.
• SAP ERP system knowledge needed or equivalent systems
• This position requires excellent problem solving, negotiating, and general "people skills" in dealing with external and internal contacts which may require potential weekend work.
• This position requires an individual with a good working knowledge of Warehouse / Shipping and Production Department policies, procedures, and operations.
• This position requires close attention to detail and proficiency with internal computer systems, including the SAP ERP and APO/Logility Planning systems, Excel, Microsoft Word.
• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills with particular attention to detail. APICS CPIM certification is desired and/or the ability and willingness to become certified.

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.