Planner

We’re looking for an experienced Planner to join our Supply Chain Team. If you’re proactive, detail-focused, and have a solid understanding of planning and scheduling using an ERP system within the manufacturing realm, we’d love to hear from you.At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries.Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.Key Figures:Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.Major Responsibilities:Responsible for coordinating, planning, scheduling and supervising production throughout its cycle or process, ensuring that all timelines related to the supply are adhered to and are achieved in an efficient manner. The role can be based in either the St. Marys, PA or Coudersport, PA locations.Essential Functions:Develop the Production Schedule to prepare requirements for purchase and manufacture;Support/Coordinate SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Process) for the sites/product lines under his/her responsibilities by providing data, reports and metrics;Develop the balance between existing and future client & Inter Company demand with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure expectations are managed and met whilst keeping stock and work in progress to expected levels;Review requests of new sales order / customer / Inter Company schedules and provide practical promise dates to Customer Service AgentsSupervise the schedule for manufacturingEvaluate data for planning requirementsIdentify and recommend feasible solutions to solve operational issues and resolve scheduling problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirementsMonitor scheduling efficiency and effectiveness against performance criteria (department and individual KPIS and objectives)Provide adequate information (reports/plans etc) via business system to procurement and the commercial team to ensure continuity and correct volumes of material supply to meet business/customer demand.Support Supply Chain Manager/ Planning Supervisor in providing business demand information and WIP requirements to enable Planning to control inventory levels.Additional Requirements:Experience in Planning and Master SchedulingS&OP / SIOP ExperienceMulti-Site Planning ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentData Entry - General Computer skills and experienceAPICS (CPIM/CSCP) Certification (desired)Must be familiar with Microsoft D365, Microsoft Word-Processing and Spreadsheet (Excel) softwareMust be able to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal formatMust be able to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments of the CompanyMust be able to work well with external contacts of the CompanyMust have good time management skillsMust adhere to all Company policiesMust be capable of sitting and using a computer for the majority of an 8-hour workday.Must be capable of traveling within the US, if necessaryIndividual must be a: Citizen of the United States, orPermanent resident alien of the United States, orProtected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer

Created: 2025-07-03