Production Planner

Location: Dallas TX
Schedule: Hybrid in-office Tuesday through Thursday each week

Reports To: Supply & Demand Manager

Do you dream of working in a Fast-Paced Environment Where Your Initiative Drives Success

Can You Help Us Shape a Long-Term Vision for Success and Positive Impact

Join Our Team as a Production Planner! Were looking for a detail-oriented and strategic thinker to take charge of our production planning this role youll 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. Youll be the link between demand forecasting and production executionhelping us deliver quality products to our customers on time every time.

Can You Balance Ambition with Care for Your Colleagues

What you do you need to be successful in this role

• 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

Can You Help Us Shape a Long-Term Vision for Success and Positive Impact

Were seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional with the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 35 years of experience in Supply Chain Production Planning in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience in industrial coatings is a plus
• 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.
• 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.

Application due

Seniority Level

Job Functions

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.

Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but returnyou will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel we are committed to everyone feeling safe valued and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents we can achieve great things together.