Planner Estimator

**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: * Must be US citizen. * 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. Benefits * Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible * Dental * Vision * Flexible spending accounts * Company paid life and disability insurance * 401 K w/ company match * Time off Benefits * And much more! The base compensation for this position is between 60-85k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level. **Equal Employment Opportunity**  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.  Recruitment Team | [email protected] Plansee USA LLC