Production Planner

Huntsman Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $78,200 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Planner plays a critical role in balancing production capacity, raw material availability, inventory levels, and customer requirements to ensure reliable manufacturing operations and on-time delivery. This position works closely with Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Procurement, and Corporate Supply Chain to align planning activities with business objectives while supporting Huntsman's commitment to operational excellence and Zero Harm by promoting safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing planning experience may be considered.
• Minimum four (4) years of hands-on production planning experience within a manufacturing plant environment.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP/MRP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within chemical or process manufacturing.
• Experience using IBP, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience working in batch manufacturing and make-to-order production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory targets, plant capacity, and material availability.
• Release and manage production orders within SAP while monitoring schedule adherence and adjusting priorities as business needs change.
• Coordinate production schedules with Production Supervisors to maximize equipment utilization and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production progress and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts that could impact customer deliveries.
• Balance production priorities while supporting safety, quality, and operational objectives.
• Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging components.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment strategies that balance customer service with inventory investment.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Corporate Supply Chain regarding material shortages, supplier constraints, and changing demand.
• Analyze planning parameters and recommend adjustments that improve inventory performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support new product introductions and planning changes while maintaining schedule stability.
• Maintain accurate planning data, material master information, planning parameters, and production-related transactions within SAP.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify potential shortages or excess inventory, and recommend corrective actions.
• Review production variances, inventory accuracy, and planning data to support informed operational decisions.
• Generate routine planning reports and analyze key performance indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure planning information remains accurate, timely, and aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Procurement, Quality, and Corporate Supply Chain to support effective production execution.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule changes and material risks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with planning process improvements, system enhancements, and standardization efforts.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across all functional areas.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision starting Day One
• One additional week of paid time off on top of vacation
• 401k – Huntsman automatically contributes 6% of eligible pay; company will match $1 for every $1 contributed up to a maximum of 4%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level