Overview: The
Supply Chain Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the flow of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing process. This position supports production planning, inventory management, material availability, and customer delivery requirements within a heavy industrial metals manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Customer Service to develop and execute production and material plans that maximize operational efficiency, minimize costs, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning and Scheduling- Develop, maintain, and execute production plans that align manufacturing capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
- Coordinate production schedules across multiple manufacturing operations, including melting, casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, annealing, finishing, and other metal processing operations, as applicable.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate equipment downtime, material shortages, changing customer priorities, and operational constraints.
- Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing teams to optimize equipment utilization, production throughput, and overall plant efficiency.
- Identify production bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve material flow and scheduling performance.
Material Planning and Inventory Management- Plan and coordinate raw material requirements to support manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Evaluate material availability, replenishment requirements, and lead times to prevent production interruptions.
- Work with Procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical materials and supplies.
- Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, improve inventory accuracy, and minimize carrying costs.
- Monitor material usage, production yields, and scrap generation to support efficient resource utilization.
Supply Chain Coordination- Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Customer Service to ensure alignment between production requirements and customer delivery expectations.
- Coordinate material movement between internal manufacturing departments, facilities, and external processing suppliers.
- Communicate production status, material shortages, and potential delivery delays to appropriate stakeholders.
- Support the resolution of supply chain disruptions and develop alternative plans to maintain production continuity.
- Assist with planning activities involving outside processors, subcontractors, and interplant material transfers.
Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement- Analyze production schedules, inventory data, material requirements, and manufacturing performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to manage production orders, inventory transactions, and material requirements.
- Develop and maintain reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory levels, production throughput, and material availability.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory investment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and supply chain performance.
- Support process improvements through data analysis, root cause identification, and cross-functional collaboration.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications- 1-2 years of experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials management, inventory control, or manufacturing operations preferred.
- Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, metals production, steel manufacturing, specialty alloys, or similar process-driven manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or comparable ERP systems.
- Master's degree in supply chain or related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination.
- Ability to analyze complex production data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and organizational levels.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to anticipate operational challenges and proactively develop solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.
- Strong decision-making skills and adaptability to changing production and customer requirements.
- Experience working with ERP systems and production planning software.
- Understanding of manufacturing lead times, production yields, scrap management, and material traceability.
- Experience utilizing Power BI or other reporting and data analytics tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Total Rewards ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:
- A top 401K plan, including company match
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
- 15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
- Performance bonus
- Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
