Senior Production Planning Analyst

ebm-papst Inc.•Telford, TN

2d•$80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Senior Production Planning Analyst develops and maintains the production allocation strategy for North American manufacturing facilities. This role provides analytical leadership for plant capacity management, maintains capacity models and ERP capacity data, and converts demand, production, and performance information into actionable recommendations. The Senior Production Planning Analyst monitors plant performance and schedule adherence, evaluates capacity requirements for suppliers and future business opportunities, supports capacity expansion projects, and leads the monthly capacity review within the SIOP process. The role partners closely with Plant Operations, Production Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, and the broader supply chain organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in production planning, capacity planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
Demonstrated experience developing capacity models and performing scenario-based capacity studies
Experience working with ERP planning parameters and production master data
Advanced analytical capability in capacity planning, production allocation, scenario modeling, and performance reporting
Advanced Excel skills; experience with business intelligence or analytics tools preferred
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, production master data, and planning parameters; SAP experience preferred
Understanding of production planning, manufacturing constraints, schedule adherence, and SIOP processes
Ability to transform complex operational data into clear findings, recommendations, and executive-ready presentations
Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and challenge assumptions with fact-based analysis
Clear written, verbal, and presentation skills for plant and leadership audiences
Structured problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring planning cycles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong meeting facilitation, follow-through, and accountability for assigned actions

Nice To Haves

APICS certification or Lean Six Sigma training preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the production allocation strategy for North American manufacturing facilities
Translate demand, product mix, capacity, and operational constraints into recommended production allocations
Partner with plant and supply chain leaders to evaluate allocation scenarios and resolve capacity imbalances
Communicate approved allocation plans, assumptions, risks, and changes to affected stakeholders
Develop, maintain, and improve plant capacity models for North American facilities
Maintain accurate plant capacity parameters and master data in the ERP system
Validate model assumptions with plant operations, engineering, and production planning teams
Identify capacity constraints, underutilized resources, and risks requiring escalation or corrective action
Track and monitor plant performance results, schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and other planning indicators
Analyze variances between planned and actual performance and coordinate follow-up actions with plant teams
Prepare capacity scenarios, risks, decisions, and recommendations for the monthly SIOP cycle
Lead monthly capacity review meetings as part of the SIOP process and document actions, owners, and due dates
Support the Purchasing team with supplier capacity studies and assessments
Complete capacity studies for future business inquiries, new products, transfers, and demand changes
Work with the Industrialization team on capacity expansion projects, including requirements, timing, and implementation readiness
Present capacity findings, alternatives, investment needs, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders