What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner-Production Planning position at Mativ Holdings, Inc.?
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
Role Overview :
As a Production Planner at Mativ, you'll play a critical role in aligning production schedules with customer demand, driving operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including sales, customer service, marketing, operations, and fellow planners—the Planner will ensure that our production assets are utilized effectively, and our customer commitments are met on time and in full.
This is an on-site role based at our production facility, with flexibility for hybrid work as needed.
Responsibilities : Develop and manage daily production schedules in the ERP/MRP system, optimizing asset efficiency while maintaining exceptional service standards. Monitor and manage short- and medium-term capacity planning, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Collaborate with operations leadership to plan staffing levels and downtime on a weekly basis. Maintain and execute an inventory strategy that supports top-tier service at the lowest inventory holding cost. Make informed decisions on rerouting and outsourcing to offload over-capacity assets, including coordination with outside service providers (OSPs). Partner with the customer service team to quote accurate and competitive delivery dates, ensuring all orders are fulfilled as promised. Work collaboratively with others in the planning team to solve problems, provide coverage, and contribute to team success. Generate work and purchase orders in response to customer demand. Support marketing initiatives and product launches that impact production scheduling, including seasonal demand changes. Coordinate with R&D to schedule trials and help bring new innovations to market. Stay agile and responsive to shifting business priorities and deliver against strategic goals. Collaborate with other supply chain teams to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives. Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred. Strong understanding of inventory management and demand planning principles. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze, modify, and create reports. Highly self-motivated and driven, with a commitment to learning and professional growth. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across functions.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones: Medical, dental and vision insurance Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Role Overview :
As a Production Planner at Mativ, you'll play a critical role in aligning production schedules with customer demand, driving operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including sales, customer service, marketing, operations, and fellow planners—the Planner will ensure that our production assets are utilized effectively, and our customer commitments are met on time and in full.
This is an on-site role based at our production facility, with flexibility for hybrid work as needed.
Responsibilities : Develop and manage daily production schedules in the ERP/MRP system, optimizing asset efficiency while maintaining exceptional service standards. Monitor and manage short- and medium-term capacity planning, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Collaborate with operations leadership to plan staffing levels and downtime on a weekly basis. Maintain and execute an inventory strategy that supports top-tier service at the lowest inventory holding cost. Make informed decisions on rerouting and outsourcing to offload over-capacity assets, including coordination with outside service providers (OSPs). Partner with the customer service team to quote accurate and competitive delivery dates, ensuring all orders are fulfilled as promised. Work collaboratively with others in the planning team to solve problems, provide coverage, and contribute to team success. Generate work and purchase orders in response to customer demand. Support marketing initiatives and product launches that impact production scheduling, including seasonal demand changes. Coordinate with R&D to schedule trials and help bring new innovations to market. Stay agile and responsive to shifting business priorities and deliver against strategic goals. Collaborate with other supply chain teams to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives. Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred. Strong understanding of inventory management and demand planning principles. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze, modify, and create reports. Highly self-motivated and driven, with a commitment to learning and professional growth. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across functions.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones: Medical, dental and vision insurance Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
