Production Planner

Ascensus Specialties•Newburyport, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing production schedules, inventory levels, raw material levels, and order fulfillment across chemical manufacturing and catalog distribution operations. This role ensures customer demand is met efficiently while maintaining regulatory compliance, minimizing costs, and maximizing plant productivity.

Requirements

Knowledge of purchasing and receiving activities and inventory control operations
Strong computer skills, including MS Office
Demonstrated effective data analytic skills
Experience working with ERP programs (Materials Requirements Planning)
Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field with 2+ years of Supply Chain or Procurement experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP capacity planning programs
Experience with import planning
APICS certification

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for chemical manufacturing operations based on customer demand forecasts, sales orders, inventory targets, raw material lead times, and manufacturing capacity constraints.
Coordinate with sales and customer service, procurement, warehouse/logistics, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams.
Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and catalog SKUs.
Ensure production plans align with GMP standards, safety requirements, and customer delivery expectations.
Analyze supply chain bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve on-time delivery, production efficiency, and inventory turns.
Manage ERP/MRP systems for work orders, material planning, and purchase requisitions.
Support new product launches and catalog expansions through coordinated planning.
Track KPIs such as schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, service levels, capacity utilization, and forecast accuracy.
Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) support processes.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package designed to support the health, wealth, and work-life balance of our team members.
Base Salary Range: $80,000 – $110,000 per year.
Annual bonus based on both individual achievements and company performance metrics.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
Company-provided Life and AD&D insurance, along with Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling and resources.
401k with immediate vesting.
Employer Match: 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions.
Tiered Match: An additional 70% match ($0.70 on the dollar) on contributions between 3% and 6%.
120 hours of vacation annually (pro-rated based on hire date), with increases based on tenure.
Sick Leave provided in accordance with the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law.
9 paid holidays per calendar year.