Production Planning Lead

Job ResponsibilitiesProduction PlanningCoordinate with sales and operations to develop a weekly treating schedule at key plants based on demand, capacity, and product availabilityForecast future capacity to guide sales on a month-by-month basisMaintain a rolling production plan that translates customer demand, inventory position, plant capacity, and raw material availability into clear weekly and monthly execution prioritiesIdentify and escalate production limits, capacity gaps, and inventory risks, to recommend action to sales, operations, procurement, logistics, and product management leadershipForecasting & EstimatingDevelop and operate a monthly planning forecast to drive quarterly estimate and programUtilize data to guide procurement on inbound production for each plant, recommend sorter rates, and develop capacity models to ensure customer’s needs and contract terms are metProvide a 12-month forecast to key raw material suppliers (i.e. Creosote, Procurement, etc.)Partner with sales and product management to reconcile demand assumptions, sales forecasts, contractual commitments, and market change to create a monthly planning cycleSupport quarterly estimate and annual planning processes by providing production volume assumptions, inventory projections, capacity outlooks, and key operational risksData AnalyticsLeverage operational data to help key leaders in RPS drive out inefficiencies, eliminate waste, increase quality, boost productivity, generate value for the customer, and raise profitabilityUtilize data analytics to improve demand forecasting and inventory management, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory to optimize working capitalDevelop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for various segments of the divisionUse Excel and PowerBI to design dashboards for internal and external customersCreate standardized reporting routines that highlight forecast accuracy, inventory coverage, production attainment, plant utilization, aging inventory, and customer service riskCross-Functional LeadershipWork closely with manufacturing and operations to align production capacity with demand.Partner with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure efficient fulfillment and distribution.Lead regular planning discussions with plant, sales, procurement, and logistics stakeholders to ensure decisions are aligned, documented, and followed through to completionCommunicate planning decisions, tradeoffs, and risks clearly to leadership, including the impact on customers, production efficiency, inventory levels, and financial performancePlanning Process & Operating CadenceOwn the weekly production planning cadence, including demand review, capacity review, inventory review, issue escalation, and follow-up on action itemsDrive alignment between short-term execution needs and longer-term business planning assumptions for sales, procurement, manufacturing, and financeDevelop planning standards, templates, and common definitions that improve consistency across locations and reduce reliance on informal or site-specific processesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related; MBA preferred5+ years of experience in sales, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing.Knowledge of accounting and finance proceduresProven track record of problem solving, order management, and supply-chain experienceMulti-site manufacturing, railroad, wood treating, or heavy materials experience preferredDemonstrated ability to convert complex operational data into practical planning decisions, executive-ready summaries, and cross-functional action plansStrong strategic thinking and analytical problem solving skills.Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building abilities.Proficiency with CRM systems, Excel/Power BI, forecasting tools, and data analysis.Strong working knowledge of ERP (Oracle preferred), inventory management, demand planning, production scheduling, and reporting systems preferred.Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate cross functionally.Ability to influence without direct authority, resolve competing priorities, and create alignment across commercial, operational, procurement, logistics, and finance teams.Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven approach.Willingness to travel to customer sites, mills, industry events, and field locations.Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.SummaryLocation: Pittsburgh, PAType: Full time