Master Planner

Huntsman Corporation•Houston, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Master Planner Huntsman is seeking a Master Planner supporting the Supply Chain Division located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the Supply Chain Planning Manager. Job Scope The Master Planner is responsible for owning the short-term supply plan and order fulfillment process for assigned product families. This role ensures an effective balance of supply and demand within a 0–3-month planning horizon, working closely with production schedulers and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate production schedules, demand signals, and inventory levels within SAP. In summary, as the Master Planner, you will: Own the short-term supply planning and order fulfillment process for assigned product families. Conduct daily reviews of unconfirmed orders and provide guidance on acceptance, revised shipping dates, or rejection in coordination with Customer Service. Review and validate demand forecasts uploaded into SAP and actively manage demand signals, including sales orders, planned independent requirements, and intercompany purchase orders. Add, delete, and adjust demand elements in SAP to balance supply and demand. Review, approve, and adjust production schedules in collaboration with Production Schedulers, responding to constraints related to production, raw materials, and packaging. Coordinate rapid schedule changes and communicate available supply during unexpected disruptions such as weather events, plant outages, or raw material shortages. Monitor aggregate and product-level inventory against established targets and identify obsolete, expiring, or excess stock. Provide feedback to S&OP Managers regarding inventory targets and future planning needs. Monitor inventory levels of key raw materials and intermediates to support ongoing plant and fulfillment operations. Enforce allocation limits when supply is constrained and coordinate with other regions to move or cancel orders as needed. Periodically review and update SAP planning parameters and related work processes to improve performance and productivity. Participate in projects and represent the supply chain function and assigned product families in cross-functional meetings and business development initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business function.
Operational experience in supply chain management, customer service, logistics, procurement, operations, or production.
Working knowledge of supply chain planning concepts, including demand planning, capacity planning, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
Experience using SAP (preferred) or another major ERP system.
Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) processes.
Proficiency with Internet tools, email, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Execution-oriented mindset with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective decision-making capabilities.
Strong internal and external customer focus.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Organizational awareness and understanding of business impact across the supply chain.
Alignment with Huntsman’s corporate principles and values.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in chemical industry supply and demand planning.
Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory optimization.
APICS certification (CPIM and/or CSCP).

Responsibilities

Own the short-term supply planning and order fulfillment process for assigned product families.
Conduct daily reviews of unconfirmed orders and provide guidance on acceptance, revised shipping dates, or rejection in coordination with Customer Service.
Review and validate demand forecasts uploaded into SAP and actively manage demand signals, including sales orders, planned independent requirements, and intercompany purchase orders.
Add, delete, and adjust demand elements in SAP to balance supply and demand.
Review, approve, and adjust production schedules in collaboration with Production Schedulers, responding to constraints related to production, raw materials, and packaging.
Coordinate rapid schedule changes and communicate available supply during unexpected disruptions such as weather events, plant outages, or raw material shortages.
Monitor aggregate and product-level inventory against established targets and identify obsolete, expiring, or excess stock.
Provide feedback to S&OP Managers regarding inventory targets and future planning needs.
Monitor inventory levels of key raw materials and intermediates to support ongoing plant and fulfillment operations.
Enforce allocation limits when supply is constrained and coordinate with other regions to move or cancel orders as needed.
Periodically review and update SAP planning parameters and related work processes to improve performance and productivity.
Participate in projects and represent the supply chain function and assigned product families in cross-functional meetings and business development initiatives.