Production Planner

Production PlannerHuntsman is seeking a Production Planner supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Ashtabula, Ohio. This position will report to the Supply Chain Manager.Job ScopeThis position supports the Ashtabula, OH site and is responsible for developing and maintaining raw material and production plans that align operational activities with business objectives. The role works cross-functionally to balance production requirements, inventory levels, capacity constraints, and supply chain costs while ensuring reliable product availability and efficient inventory management.In Summary, As The Production Planner, You Will:Develop and maintain raw material and production plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.Manage inventory levels within targeted ranges to optimize inventory performance and minimize excess.Monitor and analyze short- and long-term production capacities and material constraints.Respond to planning changes and communicate the operational and business impact to key stakeholders.Coordinate planning activities with regional supply planners, operations, and logistics teams.Track, analyze, and report key supply chain metrics including OTIF, DIO, and SLOB.Support continuous alignment across supply chain functions to ensure efficient execution of planning activities.Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and comply with all company-required training programs.QualificationsYou must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.2+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, inventory management, or a related supply chain function.Skills and KnowledgeStrong organizational and prioritization skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.Knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.Knowledge of SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) processes.Preferred QualificationsAPICS certification.Experience supporting manufacturing operations within a chemical, industrial, or related production environment.Experience tracking and reporting supply chain KPIs such as OTIF, DIO, and SLOB.Working EnvironmentRegular presence at the workplace is required to support planning and operational activities.Ability to work additional hours when needed to support production requirements and business needs.Work in a collaborative manufacturing and supply chain environment with frequent interaction across operations, logistics, procurement, and planning teams.Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubic on, please visit our Careers website at