Production Planning Lead

Koppers Holdings • $88K — $105K *

Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

5 - 7 years of experience

1 month ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related; MBA preferred
5+ years of experience in sales, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing
Knowledge of accounting and finance procedures
Proven track record of problem solving and order management
Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
Proficiency with CRM systems, Excel/Power BI, and forecasting tools

Responsibilities

Coordinate weekly production schedules based on demand and capacity
Forecast monthly capacity to inform sales
Maintain rolling production plans aligned with customer demand and inventory
Identify production limits and recommend actions to key stakeholders
Develop monthly forecasts to drive quarterly estimates
Leverage operational data to drive efficiencies and profitability
Lead planning discussions with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment

Benefits

Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development
Access to advanced analytics tools
Supportive leadership culture
Flexibility in project management
Opportunity for cross-functional engagement

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Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Production Planning

Coordinate with sales and operations to develop a weekly treating schedule at key plants based on demand, capacity, and product availability
Forecast future capacity to guide sales on a month-by-month basis
Maintain a rolling production plan that translates customer demand, inventory position, plant capacity, and raw material availability into clear weekly and monthly execution priorities
Identify and escalate production limits, capacity gaps, and inventory risks, to recommend action to sales, operations, procurement, logistics, and product management leadership

Forecasting & Estimating

Develop and operate a monthly planning forecast to drive quarterly estimate and program
Utilize data to guide procurement on inbound production for each plant and develop capacity models to ensure customer's needs and contract terms are met
Provide a 12-month forecast to key raw material suppliers
Partner with sales and product management to reconcile demand assumptions, sales forecasts, contractual commitments, and market change to create a monthly planning cycle
Support quarterly estimate and annual planning processes by providing production volume assumptions, inventory projections, capacity outlooks, and key operational risks

Data Analytics

Leverage operational data to help key leaders in UIP to drive out inefficiencies, eliminate waste, increase quality, boost productivity, generate value for the customer, and raise profitability
Utilize data analytics to improve demand forecasting and inventory management, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory to optimize working capital
Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for various segments of the division
Use Excel and PowerBI to design dashboards for internal and external customers
Create standardized reporting routines that highlight forecast accuracy, inventory coverage, production attainment, plant utilization, aging inventory, and customer service risk

Cross-Functional Leadership

Work closely with manufacturing and operations to align production capacity with demand.
Partner with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure efficient fulfillment and distribution.
Lead regular planning discussions with plant, sales, procurement, and logistics stakeholders to ensure decisions are aligned, documented, and followed through to completion
Communicate planning decisions, tradeoffs, and risks clearly to leadership, including the impact on customers, production efficiency, inventory levels, and financial performance

Planning Process & Operating Cadence

Own the weekly production planning cadence, including demand review, capacity review, inventory review, issue escalation, and follow-up on action items
Drive alignment between short-term execution needs and longer-term business planning assumptions for sales, procurement, manufacturing, and finance
Develop planning standards, templates, and common definitions that improve consistency across locations and reduce reliance on informal or site-specific processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related; MBA preferred
5+ years of experience in sales, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing.
Knowledge of accounting and finance procedures
Proven track record of problem solving, order management, and supply-chain experience
Multi-site manufacturing, railroad, wood treating, or heavy materials experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to convert complex operational data into practical planning decisions, executive-ready summaries, and cross-functional action plans
Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building abilities.
Proficiency with CRM systems, Excel/Power BI, forecasting tools, and data analysis.
Strong working knowledge of ERP (Oracle preferred), inventory management, demand planning, production scheduling, and reporting systems preferred.
Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate cross functionally.
Ability to influence without direct authority, resolve competing priorities, and create alignment across commercial, operational, procurement, logistics, and finance teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven approach.
Willingness to travel to customer sites, mills, industry events, and field locations.

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About Koppers Holdings

Koppers is a global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Koppers operates in three segments: Railroad and Utility Products and Services, Carbon Materials and Chemicals, and Performance Chemicals. The company's products and services are used in a variety of industries, including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction.

Learn more about Koppers Holdings

Size

2,088 employees

Market Cap

$602.8 million

Industry

Business Services

Net Income

$122 million

Founded

1988

5 Year Trend

+3.5%

Revenue

$1.6 billion

NASDAQ

KOP

* Ladders Estimates

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