Production Planner

Hempel A/S • Dallas, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hempel, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl and Farrow & Ball, we provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries. Join Our Team as a Production Planner! We're looking for a detail-oriented and strategic thinker to take charge of our production planning process. In this role, you'll be responsible for analyzing product demand and developing efficient production plans to ensure the timely availability of finished goods. Your insights will directly impact our ability to meet customer needs and maintain smooth operations. A Production Planner for Hempel plays a critical role in ensuring our production processes run smoothly and efficiently. You'll be the link between demand forecasting and production execution—helping us deliver quality products to our customers on time, every time. This position is a hybrid role with a requirement to be onsite at our Dallas, TX office Tuesday through Thursday each week. Monday and Friday offer flexibility for remote work, promoting work-life balance while ensuring strong team collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Strong skills in data analysis, demand planning, and forecasting techniques.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong customer service orientation and team-focused attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial coatings is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on current demand, sales forecasts, and inventory levels
• Schedule production batches for both stock and custom orders using our ERP system (AX)
• Collaborate closely with the Raw Material Buyer to ensure all necessary materials are on-site before production begins
• Coordinate with the Quality Control team to request batch sizes aligned with customer needs and factory capacity
• Work directly with the production team to manage last-minute changes, rush orders, and expedited fill instructions
• Partner with Customer Care to communicate product availability and shipping timelines
• Enter and maintain master data for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging components in AX
• Analyze sales forecasts versus demand to ensure all needs are met in the production schedule
• Track and support the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and departmental goals
• Assist with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Support physical inventory counts for both finished goods and raw materials

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees