Senior Specialist, Centralized Planner

The Role:

The Advanced Purity Solutions Centralized Planning and Procurement team is seeking a Senior Specialist, Centralized Planner to join our team. As a Senior Specialist, Production Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring that production, inventory, and material flow plans are aligned with customer demand and operational goals across multiple manufacturing sites. You will use your planning expertise, analytical mindset, and cross functional collaboration skills to create and optimize production schedules, resolve constraints, and support data integrity across planning systems. This role requires thoughtful problem solving, strong decision making, and the ability to influence partners at all levels.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule with onsite in Billerica, MA.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules to ensure efficient workflow, on time delivery, and alignment with demand forecasts

• Review MRP signals daily and create or update work orders to meet demand, proactively communicating changes to manufacturing and procurement

• Identify and resolve constraints related to materials, labor, tools, and capacity through structured problem solving and cross functional partnership

• Lead weekly capacity and production meetings, driving accountability for scheduled execution and mitigation actions

• Ensure data accuracy and maintain key master data elements related to planning, such as safety stock levels, order quantities, and scheduling parameters

• Review and respond to Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO) and Quality Notifications to ensure smooth transitions and correct planning records

• Assemble and release work order packets to support production readiness and workflow efficiency

• Analyze workorder variances, support root-cause investigations, and close orders in alignment with standard processes

• Partner cross functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and engineering teams to drive planning accuracy and achieve shared goals

• Support introduction of new tooling or process updates by coordinating with tool room and operations teams

• Maintain a safe and organized workspace by following site safety protocols and identifying potential hazards

What We Seek:

• Must be 18 years or older and have the right to work in the US without sponsorship

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field

• At least 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing operations

• Ability to travel (<10%) to manufacturing sites as needed

• Advanced SAP experience, including materials management or production planning modules

• Demonstrated success influencing cross functional teams without direct authority

• Advanced understanding of MRP/ERP planning processes and strong proficiency using planning or ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Strong ability to analyze data, interpret capacity constraints, and make sound decisions independently

• Effective communication and relationship building skills; able to influence within cross functional environments

• Comfortable working in a fast paced manufacturing environment and adapting to schedule changes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to work in required PPE, including safety glasses, steel toe shoes, gloves, and/or cleanroom attire

Why Work At Entegris?

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization - not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $82,000- $102,500 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

• Annual bonus eligibility

• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

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