Planner

About the Role

This Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the production workflow across departments to ensure timely delivery and efficient use of resources. The role works closely with operations, procurement, and sales to align production plans with material availability and customer demand. Success in this role requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains short- and long-term production schedules based on sales forecasts, material availability, and plant capacity.
• Collaborates daily with operations, procurement, logistics, and sales to ensure alignment of production priorities with material availability and customer demand.
• Monitors real-time production progress, identifies deviations from the plan, and adjusts schedules proactively to accommodate equipment downtime, material delays, or urgent customer orders.
• Reviews and interprets production specifications, work orders, and inventory reports to create accurate and efficient plans that maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Communicates production schedules, changes, and priorities to relevant departments to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and informed.
• Tracks inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, coordinating replenishment with the procurement and warehouse teams to avoid stockouts or overages.
• Maintains accurate records in ERP systems by entering and updating data related to production schedules, materials, and completed work.
• Participates in cross-functional meetings and improvement projects to enhance planning processes, material flow, and overall plant efficiency.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain coordination within a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, raw material management, and quality control procedures.
• Experience working in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms); capable of extracting and analyzing production and inventory data.
• Background in oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, or industrial operations preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making without direct authority.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• APICS or other supply chain/planning certifications (CPIM, CSCP) are preferred.

Skills and Abilities / Core Proficiencies

All Company Core Proficiencies as well as the following job specific competencies: 

• Strong analytical and planning skills, with the ability to translate forecasts and operational data into efficient, executable production schedules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, ensuring clear coordination across operations, procurement, and sales teams.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, able to anticipate disruptions and take initiative to maintain production continuity.
• Highly organized and detail-focused, capable of managing multiple tasks, priorities, and timelines with precision.
• ERP system proficiency, with experience entering, extracting, and analyzing data to support planning and decision-making.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to adjust quickly to changes in demand, material availability, or production capacity.
• Collaborative team player, working effectively across departments to align resources and achieve shared objectives.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, maintaining focus and productivity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

This role requires a combination of office and production floor activity. The individual must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, walk through production areas, and occasionally bend, reach, or lift light materials up to twenty-five (25) lbs. Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment is required. Visual acuity is necessary for reading data, reports, and inputting information into systems.

Work Conditions

The work environment includes both office and manufacturing settings. Time will be split between a standard office environment and production areas where exposure to noise, fumes, and temperature fluctuations may occur. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required. The role may involve occasional exposure to confined spaces or elevated work areas, in accordance with safety protocols. Standard work hours apply, with occasional flexibility based on production needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Flowchem and affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.    

Disclaimer
The preceding job description is intended to provide information on the general nature and level of work to be performed by this position.  It is not intended to be a detailed description of the job or be interpreted as a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. At times employees are expected to perform other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position.