The Timken Company

Sr Production Planning Analyst

The Timken Company • $75K — $90K *
Montgomery, IL 60538In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), SAP, and ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of planning policies and governance such as PFEP and Level Loading.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting with tools like Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain production plans that align with customer demand.
  • Release production orders and manage MRP exceptions using Epicor ERP and SAP.
  • Coordinate with purchasing and operations to resolve material shortages.
  • Lead weekly meetings to track schedule attainment and review planning processes.
  • Analyze inventory and demand to drive corrective actions for past due parts.
  • Facilitate rapid improvement workshops to enhance production efficiency.
  • Implement optimal production strategies based on operational needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
  • 10 paid holidays plus paid vacation.
  • Paid parental leave offered.
  • Employee discounts on various products and services.
  • Education expense reimbursement available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
What We Offer:

  • The starting pay range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually and is commensurate on experience and education. This position is also eligible to participate in the company's short-term incentive program.


  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.


  • Benefits start on first day of employment.


  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.


  • 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.


  • Paid parental leave.


  • Employee discounts on products and services.


  • Education expense reimbursement.


  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.


Position Summary:

This role develops and maintains detailed production plans and schedules that meet customer demand while minimizing inventory, maximizing capacity utilization, and improving operational efficiency. The planner will convert demand signals into executable production sequences and coordinate closely with operations, materials, and other supply chain process partners to ensure the right part, at the right time, in the right quantity. This role also drives continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes to enhance throughput, accuracy, and responsiveness.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Use Epicor ERP and SAP to release production orders, address MRP exceptions, and review/maintain master data to ensure system accuracy.


  • Convert planned orders into production orders to satisfy demand generated by MRP.


  • Align the production schedule with available capacity and update plans as needed.


  • Replan shortages and resolve material availability issues through proactive collaboration with purchasing and operations.


  • Lead weekly schedule attainment meetings, scheduling/planning touchpoints, and Gemba board reviews.


  • Analyze demand and inventory, including prioritized DPAS-rated orders and A-level expedites.


  • Drive corrective actions to close gaps on past due parts.


  • Develop and maintain tools to improve setup efficiency, product flow, and information sharing.


  • Lead problem-solving activities to sustain on-time delivery, minimize past-dues, and maximize stock-in rate.


  • Develop planning standards and work instructions as needed.


  • Lead rapid improvement workshops, blitzes, and kaizen events to improve efficiency and meet KPIs.


  • Implement optimal production strategies (Make to Order, Make to Stock, Assemble to Order, etc.).


  • Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process by maintaining accurate planning parameters and lead times, driving data integrity, and implementing process enhancements to optimize production performance and minimize inventory.


  • Lead major site projects and initiatives to advance supply chain processes and mitigate supply chain risks.


  • Run and assess inventory models to support decision-making.


  • Provide advanced planning analysis and actionable insights.


  • Exercise strategic decision-making to assess and improve production planning processes.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.


  • 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing setting.


Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP): MRP / SAP / ERP Experience.


  • Planning policies & governance: PFEP, Planner Exceptions, Level Loading, etc.


  • Data analysis & reporting: Excel, SAP, ERP, MS Tools; Metric tracking / improvement (OTD, past due, stock-in rate).


  • Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement: Problem solving, RCCA, CI initiatives.


  • Project coordination & leadership: Lead initiatives, facilitate cross-functional meetings, drive major tasks / projects.

About The Timken Company

The Timken Company is a global manufacturer of bearings and power transmission products. It operates through two segments: Mobile Industries and Process Industries. The Mobile Industries segment offers bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and related products and services for truck, rail, and other mobile applications. The Process Industries segment provides bearings, power transmission components, and related services for industrial markets, including heavy and general industrial, energy, and food and beverage. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.
Learn more about The Timken Company
Size
18,029 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$284.5 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
NASDAQ
TKR
* Ladders Estimates

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