Specialist, Production Planning

Specialist, Production Planning

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.

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 no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.