Planning Analyst

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Location: Keene, NH

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift

Salary Range: $71,280 - $87,120

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay

• 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 at one year of service.

• Employee discounts on products and services.

• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply on first day of employment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for creating a detailed master production schedule for Keene plant operations using SAP to meet customer demand requirements while minimizing inventory investment and maximizing capacity utilization and productivity. The majority of the work performed for this position will be done inside of the SAP planning time-fence. This position is also expected to continually improve the production planning and scheduling process and function.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the SAP system to releases production orders, addresses MPS exception messages, reviews and maintains master data as appropriate to ensure system accuracy.

• Converts firm, planned orders to production orders to meet the master schedule taking into account FAIRs, or DT requirements.

• Aligns the master production schedule with known levels of capacity. Makes recommendations on changes to work center availability, utilization and rates.

• Reviews assembly summaries and will take appropriate actions to re-plan shortages and disposition excess materials.

• TECO of production orders and troubleshooting confirmation issues between SAP.

• Participates in the monthly supply meeting, SI&OP process, weekly schedule attainment process. Analyzes demand for NAR improvements with emphasis on DPAS-rated orders.

• Adhoc analysis of demand and inventory as it relates to the MPS and schedule attainment.

• This will require knowledge of SAP, Excel or other analytical platforms required to complete the task.

• All other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong communication and team skills.

• Experienced in data-mining and analysis (Excel, SAP, Access)

• Minimum 6 months of SAP (or other ERP) experience in Order-To-Cash, Supply Chain or Procure-To-Pay function.

• Manufacturing / production experience.

• 3-5 years production planning using ERP.

• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.

• APICS or CPIM certification.

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft office suite proficient-- Excel, Power point, SAP/MS Project experience.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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