Production Planner Manager

Huntsman

555 Huntsman Road (Show on map)
Oct 11, 2025
Job Description: Production Planner Manager Huntsman is seeking a Production Planner Manager supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in McIntosh, AL. This position will report to the Regional Supply Chain Manager. Job Scope The Production Planner Manager is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of materials management at the McIntosh site, including materials planning, scheduling, and the logistical components of operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining optimized inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing costs and ensuring accurate SAP data and adherence to integrated business planning (IBP) processes. In summary, as the Production Planner Manager, you will: Lead all site-level materials planning and scheduling functions. Maintain and optimize SAP data to align with production and supply chain plans. Coordinate closely with plant operations to ensure production schedules align with customer requirements and inventory targets. Requisition and control raw materials, reducing slow-moving and off-standard inventories. Support and participate in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes. Collaborate with plant logistics and distribution teams to ensure efficient, safe, and timely movement of raw materials and finished goods. Monitor schedule adherence and lead corrective actions as needed. Drive continuous improvement in materials management and scheduling processes. Maintain accurate inventory and master data within SAP. Participate in EH&S and company-required training initiatives. Qualifications 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 Education Required Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Logistics Management Alternatively, an Associate's degree in a general field with 10+ years of related experience Experience Required 5+ years of specific experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or materials management (with Bachelor's degree) Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and understanding of MRP systems Skills and Knowledge Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Effective verbal and written communication skills Leadership and decision-making in a high-responsibility environment Ability to balance inventory optimization with service level and cost objectives High adaptability and flexibility to respond to shifting organizational priorities Solid understanding of safety, regulatory, and environmental standards Preferred Qualifications APICS CPIM certification Experience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning) processes Prior experience in chemical manufacturing or materials planning in a regulated environment Familiarity with EH&S procedures in logistics and production environments Working Environment Onsite role at McIntosh, AL manufacturing location Involves working in office and plant floor environments May involve occasional exposure to warehouse or logistics areas for inventory or shipment coordination Requires use of computer systems, including SAP and Microsoft Office tools Participation in EH&S compliance and safety programs is mandatory Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local. Please refer to https://www.huntsman.com/privacy/online-privacy-notice for Company's Data Privacy and Protection information. All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service. Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not makejob offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in "@huntsman.com" , and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers. Additional Locations: