Senior Specialist, Planner

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Job Description:

The Role:

Our site in Chaska is seeking a Senior Planning Specialist to join our team.As a Senior Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that production, inventory, and material flow plans are aligned with customer demand and operational goals. You will use your planning expertise, analytical mindset, andcross functionalcollaboration skills to create and optimize production schedules, resolve constraints, and support data integrity across planning systems. This role requires thoughtfulproblem solving, strongdecision making, and the ability to influence partners at all levels-consistent with L3 expectations for substantial knowledge, moderate complexity, and independent action.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules to ensure efficient workflow, ontimedelivery, and alignment with demand forecasts

• Review MRP signals daily and create or update work orders to meet demand, proactively communicating changes to manufacturing and procurement

• Identify and resolve constraints related to materials, labor, tools, and capacity through structuredproblem solvingandcross functionalpartnership

• Lead weekly capacity and production meetings, driving accountability forscheduledexecution and mitigation actions

• Ensure data accuracy and maintain key master data elements related to planning, such as safety stock levels, order quantities, and scheduling parameters

• Review and respond to Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO) and Quality Notifications to ensure smooth transitions and correct planning records

• Assemble and release workorder packets to support production readiness and workflow efficiency

• Analyze workorder variances, supportroot-causeinvestigations, and close orders in alignment with standard processes

• Partnercross functionallywith manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and engineering teams to drive planning accuracy and achieve shared goals-reflecting PACE values and L3 collaboration expectations

• Support introduction of newtoolingor process updates by coordinating with tool room and operations teams

• Maintain a safe and organized workspace by following site safety protocols and identifying potential hazards

What We Seek:

• High school diploma orGEDrequired

• Must be 18 years or older and have the right to work in the US without sponsorship

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field

• At least 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing operations

• Advanced SAP experience, including materials management or production planning modules

• Demonstrated success influencingcross functionalteams without direct authority

• Advanced understanding of MRP/ERP planning processes and strong proficiency using planning or ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Strong ability to analyze data, interpret capacity constraints, and make sound decisions independently

• Effective communication andrelationship buildingskills; able to influence withincross functionalenvironments

• Comfortable working in afast pacedmanufacturing environment and adapting to schedule changes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Lift up to 40 pounds as needed

• Ability to work in required PPE, including safety glasses,steel toeshoes, gloves, and/or cleanroom attire

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providingopportunitytoour employees andpromotefrom within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organizationand be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

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: $90,000- 110,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

• Generous401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

• Excellenthealth, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year

• Paid time off (PTO)policy that empowersyouto take the timeyouneed to recharge

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• Values-driven culturewith 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 opportunitytoall 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.

Entegris strongly encouragesall ofits employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.

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