Production Planner

• Location: USA - Ohio - Ashtabula
• Huntsman is seeking a Production Planner supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in
• Ashtabula, Ohio. This position will report to the Supply Chain Manager.

Job Scope

• This position supports the Ashtabula, OH site and is responsible for developing and maintaining raw
• material and production plans that align operational activities with business objectives. The role works
• cross-functionally to balance production requirements, inventory levels, capacity constraints, and
• supply chain costs while ensuring reliable product availability and efficient inventory management.

In summary, as the Production Planner, you will

• Develop and maintain raw material and production plans in collaboration with cross-functional

teams.

• Manage inventory levels within targeted ranges to optimize inventory performance and

minimize excess.

• Monitor and analyze short- and long-term production capacities and material constraints.
• Respond to planning changes and communicate the operational and business impact to key

stakeholders.

• Coordinate planning activities with regional supply planners, operations, and logistics teams.
• Track, analyze, and report key supply chain metrics including OTIF, DIO, and SLOB.
• Support continuous alignment across supply chain functions to ensure efficient execution of

planning activities.

• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and comply with all company-required

• training programs.
• You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.
• Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor
• in identifying top candidates.
• The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, inventory management,

or a related supply chain function.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Knowledge of SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business

Planning) processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within a chemical, industrial, or related

production environment.

• Experience tracking and reporting supply chain KPIs such as OTIF, DIO, and SLOB.

Working Environment

• Regular presence at the workplace is required to support planning and operational activities.
• Ability to work additional hours when needed to support production requirements and business

needs.

• Work in a collaborative manufacturing and supply chain environment with frequent interaction

across operations, logistics, procurement, and planning teams.

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