Specialist, Production Planning

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Job Title:

Specialist, Production Planning

Job Description:

The Role Our site in   Danbury, CT   is seeking a   Production Planner – SDS & VAC   to support supply planning and production scheduling activities across SDS and VAC product lines, supporting operations in North America and Korea.    

This role focuses on translating demand into executable supply plans,   maintaining   accurate   planning data in SAP, and supporting alignment between demand, capacity, and production execution to meet customer and business requirements  

The position works cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Customer Service to   maintain   schedule stability, resolve constraints, and support effective execution in a dynamic manufacturing environment .  

What   You’ll   Do  

End-to-End Supply & Capacity Planning  

• Support supply planning activities for   SDS and VAC   across North America and Korea  

• Translate demand requirements into production and supply plans that balance service, inventory, capacity, and cost  

• Maintain constrained supply plans in SAP IBP over an 18-month horizon, with alignment to SAP ECC for execution  

• Apply MRP, master scheduling, and inventory management fundamentals to build achievable supply plans  

S&OP & Capacity Planning Support  

• Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through data preparation, analysis, and plan updates  

• Maintain and   validate   work center capacity assumptions in collaboration with Operations and Engineering  

• Utilize capacity requirements planning (CRP) and rough-cut capacity analysis to   identify   gaps and support decision-making  

Production Planning, Scheduling & ERP Execution  

• Maintain production schedules to ensure alignment with demand and capacity plans   

• Update and support ERP master data and planning parameters (MRP type, lead times, lot sizes, routings, BOMs) to ensure   accurate   system   

• Monitor planning signals, exception messages, and system outputs to   identify   risks and required actions  

• Perform data analysis using SAP and Excel to support planning decisions and issue resolution  

Capacity Monitoring & Issue Resolution  

• Monitor work center loading and highlight over- and under-capacity conditions  

• Support mitigation actions such as overtime, sequencing adjustments, and material alignment  

• Escalate constraints related to labor, equipment, and materials to   appropriate stakeholders    

Cross-Functional & Cross-Regional Coordination  

• Coordinate with teams across North America and Korea to align supply plans and schedules  

• Work with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Customer Service to resolve material shortages and scheduling issues   

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review supply risks, priorities, and actions   

Supply Commitments, Inventory & Performance  

• Support alignment of supply commitments and delivery timelines with stakeholders  

• Monitor inventory health, service levels, and planning KPIs, including schedule adherence and on-time shipment performance  

• Assist   in   identifying   root causes and corrective actions for service or planning gaps  

Process & Continuous Improvement  

• Follow defined planning and scheduling processes, including planning cycles and exception management   

• Support improvements to planning, scheduling, and capacity management processes  

• Maintain documentation of planning workflows and system inputs  

What We Seek :  

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or   a related   field.   

• 3 + years of progressive experience in supply planning, production planning, or manufacturing operations.   

• Strong experience with SAP ECC and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).   

• Demonstrated experience in   capacity ‑ constrained ,   multi ‑ site   planning environments.   

• Strong analytical, facilitation, and   stakeholder ‑ management   skills.   

• Ability to   operate   independently and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations.   

• Ability to support global coordination across time zones as business needs require.  

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:  

• Experience supporting global supply chains, including North America and Asia.   

•  Demonstrated leadership in S&OP, capacity planning, and constrained planning.   

•  Proven ability to drive   cross ‑ functional   alignment and   action ‑ oriented   outcomes.   

• Experience with scenario modeling and   long ‑ range   (12–18 month) planning.   

• Exposure to semiconductor, advanced materials, or   high ‑ mix   manufacturing environments.   

• Strong communication   skills with the ability to   facilitate   effective planning and decision forums.  

Why Work at Entegris   Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

What We Offer Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. • Compensation: $72,000 to $90,000 range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role.

• Annual Bonus Eligible

• 3 weeks of vacation to take the time you need to recharge

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with

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