Job description

Job Summary

The Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure products are delivered on time in accordance with customer requirements and business commitments. This role manages order scheduling, production planning, inventory support, and cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient execution from order release through shipment and invoicing while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and trade compliance requirements.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, factory capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Validate customer requested delivery dates and support lead-time quotation activities.
• Schedule orders in line with delivery commitments and production requirements.
• Release work orders based on production capacity, WIP levels, inventory status, and customer priorities.
• Coordinate manufacturing execution from order scheduling through completion and invoicing.
• Monitor production flow and maximize throughput across manufacturing operations.
• Drive service level performance by optimizing planning and lead-time management activities.
• Support planning activities for MRO and project orders to ensure successful execution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Stores, and Customer Service teams to support effective order execution.
• Coordinate BOM changes and resolve planning-related engineering issues.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure customer specifications and requirements are achieved.
• Plan and coordinate customer inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain visibility of capacity constraints across stores, assembly, paint, quality, and packing operations.

Inventory & Performance Management

• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including inventory turnover (ITO), safety stock, excess and obsolete inventory management, and material planning.
• Contribute to inventory performance improvement programs and cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify production bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Business Support

• Prepare and maintain planning and operational reports, including: 
  • Late Backlog Reports
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  • Inventory Bridges
  • Inventory Turnover (ITO)
  • POR Phasing Reports
• Provide planning insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Support business unit initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• You are action-oriented and focused on achieving results.
• You demonstrate strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• You collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders.
• You adapt quickly to changing priorities and operational demands.
• You demonstrate integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
• You continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and performance.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in planning, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related functions.
• Understanding of production planning and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing workflows.
• Good communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, valve industry, or industrial production environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience with ERP-based planning systems.
• Familiarity with inventory optimization and operational performance metrics.

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma