Planner / Estimator

About the role

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide - all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components-leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Exempt

Costing, Estimating & Master Data

• Create and maintain cost estimates in SAP, including material masters, bills of material, and routings.
• Review planned vs. actual costs after job completion and adjusting cost as needed.
• Maintain and release cost estimates, production lot sizes, safety stock levels, and related master data.
• Interface with shop floor and engineering to determine product specifications and maximize cost accuracy.
• Reaching out to OSP's to ask for quotes for new and existing processes

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Provide lead times for customer inquiries.
• Analyze, plan and confirm sales orders with respect to capacity and material availability using SAP/FastPro.
• Create production orders, review new sales orders, and communicate critical dates to internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain production priorities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler and Production Manager.
• Monitor exception messages and resolve scheduling conflicts or production issues.

Process & Product Support

• Support shop floor teams by coordinating fixturing, tooling, CNC/CMM program needs, and process documentation.
• Follow up on new product manufacturing processes to ensure master data accuracy and schedule adherence.
• Implement product revision changes and ensure all related documentation, tools, fixtures, programs, and drawings are updated.
• Work on continuous improvement activities, including process optimization and cost reduction initiatives.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Act as a point of contact for Sales regarding delivery commitments, order status, and schedule changes.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments as needed.
• Keep relevant departments informed about material availability, schedule modifications, and job status.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance across all manufacturing estimation, planning, and scheduling processes, including ITAR/EAR-related work.
• Support process documentation efforts
• Maintain document management in SAP and other supporting systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma required. A two-year degree or certification in machine technology preferred.
• Three (3) years' experience in estimating and planning functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work with ASME and ISO drafting standards; familiarity with GD&T.
• Strong background in machining (milling, turning, drilling); experience working with high performance materials (molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten) desired.
• In-depth knowledge of the SAP module PP and MM preferred; other software experience is essential.
• Basic understanding of MRP functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem- analysis and solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organization and technical writing skills.
• Due to ITAR requirements, applicants must be authorized to access export-controlled information without a license.

The base compensation for this position is between 60-85k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level.