Planner-Production Planning

MATIV HOLDINGS • Neenah, WI

143d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Production Planner at Mativ, you'll play a critical role in aligning production schedules with customer demand, driving operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with cross-functional teams-including sales, customer service, marketing, operations, and fellow planners-the Planner will ensure that our production assets are utilized effectively, and our customer commitments are met on time and in full. This is an on-site role based at our production facility, with flexibility for hybrid work as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and demand planning principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze, modify, and create reports.
• Highly self-motivated and driven, with a commitment to learning and professional growth.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily production schedules in the ERP/MRP system, optimizing asset efficiency while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Monitor and manage short- and medium-term capacity planning, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to plan staffing levels and downtime on a weekly basis.
• Maintain and execute an inventory strategy that supports top-tier service at the lowest inventory holding cost.
• Make informed decisions on rerouting and outsourcing to offload over-capacity assets, including coordination with outside service providers (OSPs).
• Partner with the customer service team to quote accurate and competitive delivery dates, ensuring all orders are fulfilled as promised.
• Work collaboratively with others in the planning team to solve problems, provide coverage, and contribute to team success.
• Generate work and purchase orders in response to customer demand.
• Support marketing initiatives and product launches that impact production scheduling, including seasonal demand changes.
• Coordinate with R&D to schedule trials and help bring new innovations to market.
• Stay agile and responsive to shifting business priorities and deliver against strategic goals.
• Collaborate with other supply chain teams to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees