Production Planner II

Mativ•Windsor, CT

13d

About The Position

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. This role involves developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating intercompany demand planning, supporting SAP planning initiatives, and monitoring work center capacity to optimize production and improve site profitability. The position also includes managing inventory and orders, collaborating with procurement, partnering with operations for workflow prioritization and on-time delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the role provides backup support for other planners and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

3+ years of production planning experience in manufacturing.
3+ years in end-to-end supply chain processes (Source, Plan, Make, Deliver).
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
Strong understanding of MRP concepts.
Advanced organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Intermediate Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

SAP Planning experience
Advanced Excel Skills (VLOOKUP’s, Macros, Pivot Tables)
APICS or other professional Supply Chain/Planning certification
Lean Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
Coordinate intercompany demand planning with global teams for alignment and accuracy.
Support SAP planning initiatives, including machine utilization, to optimize production capacity and improve site profitability.
Monitor work center capacity and adjust schedules to maximize efficiency and throughput.
Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels and safety stock to meet customer demand.
Confirm and process commercial sales orders; manage purchase orders to ensure timely execution.
Collaborate with buyers and procurement to adjust incoming materials based on production schedules and demand fluctuations.
Partner with operations to prioritize workflow and ensure on-time delivery.
Provide material availability and delivery updates to Customer Care; support order promising based on inventory and production schedules.
Coordinate with Plan/Procure & Warehouse teams to execute end-to-end subcontracting processes.
Track and report service metrics (OTIF); prepare daily operational updates as needed.
Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure production readiness.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.
Provide backup support for planners and other team members during PTO or absences.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope and skill level of the role.