Planner Estimator

What makes us strong Our employees in 50 countries worldwide all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin USA we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex componentsleveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin USA where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Costing Estimating & Master Data

• Create and maintain cost estimates in SAP including material masters bills of material and routings.
• Review planned vs. actual costs after job completion and adjusting cost as needed.
• Maintain and release cost estimates production lot sizes safety stock levels and related master data.
• Interface with shop floor and engineering to determine product specifications and maximize cost accuracy.
• Reaching out to OSPs to ask for quotes for new and existing processes

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Provide lead times for customer inquiries.
• Analyze plan and confirm sales orders with respect to capacity and material availability using SAP/FastPro.
• Create production orders review new sales orders and communicate critical dates to internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain production priorities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler and Production Manager.
• Monitor exception messages and resolve scheduling conflicts or production issues.

Process & Product Support

• Support shop floor teams by coordinating fixturing tooling CNC/CMM program needs and process documentation.
• Follow up on new product manufacturing processes to ensure master data accuracy and schedule adherence.
• Implement product revision changes and ensure all related documentation tools fixtures programs and drawings are updated.
• Work on continuous improvement activities including process optimization and cost reduction initiatives.

CrossFunctional Communication

• Act as a point of contact for Sales regarding delivery commitments order status and schedule changes.
• Coordinate with suppliers subcontractors and internal departments as needed.
• Keep relevant departments informed about material availability schedule modifications and job status.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance across all manufacturing estimation planning and scheduling processes including ITAR/EARrelated work.
• Support process documentation efforts
• Maintain document management in SAP and other supporting systems.

Qualifications:

• Must be US citizen.
• Minimum of High School diploma required. A two-year degree or certification in machine technology preferred.
• Three (3) years experience in estimating and planning functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work with ASME and ISO drafting standards; familiarity with GD&T.
• Strong background in machining (milling turning drilling); experience working with high performance materials (molybdenum tantalum tungsten) desired.
• In-depth knowledge of the SAP module PP and MM preferred; other software experience is essential.
• Basic understanding of MRP functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem- analysis and solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office software (Word Excel Outlook).
• Strong communication organization and technical writing skills.

Benefits

• Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401 K w/ company match
• Time off Benefits
• And much more!

The base compensation for this position is between 60-85k annually commensurate with skill and experience level.

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