Supply Chain Leader (Finishing)

ATI•Harrison Township, PA

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner coordinates and optimizes the flow of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout manufacturing. The role supports production planning, inventory management, material availability, and customer delivery requirements in a heavy industrial metals manufacturing environment. The position works with Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Customer Service to develop and execute production and material plans that maximize operational efficiency, minimize costs, and support on-time delivery of high-quality products. The role develops and maintains production schedules across applicable metal-processing operations, monitors production progress, and adjusts plans for downtime, material shortages, customer priorities, and operational constraints. It plans material requirements, manages inventory levels, coordinates internal and external material movements, communicates risks, and supports continuity during supply chain disruptions. The position also analyzes schedules, inventory, material requirements, and manufacturing performance; uses ERP and MES systems to manage production orders and inventory transactions; maintains KPIs and reports; and participates in continuous-improvement work to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times and costs, and optimize inventory and operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination.
Ability to analyze complex production data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to anticipate operational challenges and proactively develop solutions.
Ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.
Strong decision-making skills and adaptability to changing production and customer requirements.
Experience working with ERP systems and production planning software.
Understanding of manufacturing lead times, production yields, scrap management, and material traceability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials management, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, metals production, steel manufacturing, specialty alloys, or similar process-driven manufacturing environments.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or comparable ERP systems.
Master's degree in supply chain or a related field.
Experience using Power BI or other reporting and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute production plans aligned with manufacturing capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
Coordinate schedules across manufacturing operations such as melting, casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, annealing, and finishing, as applicable.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address downtime, material shortages, changing customer priorities, and operational constraints.
Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing to improve equipment utilization, throughput, and plant efficiency; identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
Plan raw material requirements and monitor raw material, work-in-process, and finished-goods inventory.
Evaluate material availability, replenishment requirements, and lead times to prevent production interruptions.
Work with Procurement and suppliers to support timely delivery of critical materials and supplies.
Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and carrying costs, improve inventory accuracy, and monitor material usage, yields, and scrap.
Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Customer Service to align production requirements with customer delivery expectations.
Coordinate material movements among internal departments and facilities and external processing suppliers.
Communicate production status, material shortages, and potential delivery delays to stakeholders.
Support resolution of supply chain disruptions and develop alternative plans to maintain production continuity.
Assist with planning for outside processors, subcontractors, and interplant material transfers.
Analyze production schedules, inventory data, material requirements, and manufacturing performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Use ERP and MES systems to manage production orders, inventory transactions, and material requirements.
Develop and maintain reports and KPIs for on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory, throughput, and material availability.
Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and supply chain performance, including data analysis and root-cause identification.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs
15 days of paid vacation
12 paid holidays
Performance bonus
Optional employee-paid Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Variable additional compensation opportunities