Job Title:
Specialist, OBP Planning SystemsJob Description:
The Role: Specialist, OBP Planning Systems (Order-Based Planning - Subject Matter Expert)
The OBP Planning Systems Specialist serves as the site Subject Matter Expert for SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Order-Based Planning, supporting both Planning and Purchasing functions. The role drives effective OBP business process execution, user support, issue resolution, testing, training, and continuous improvement while partnering with corporate IT for technical system support.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as the primary site OBP business process expert supporting Planning and Purchasing operations.
- Support day-to-day planning and procurement activities, including material availability, supply-demand planning, purchasing execution, production planning, and customer delivery commitments.
- Monitor and resolve OBP-related business issues, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate technical escalations with corporate IT when required.
- Drive standardized OBP processes, continuous improvement, user adoption, and adherence to global planning and purchasing standards.
- Coordinate UAT, regression testing, system releases, and business validation for OBP enhancements and changes.
- Provide OBP training, user support, process documentation, and knowledge sharing across Planning, Purchasing, and other operational stakeholders.
What We Seek:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in supply chain planning, production planning, purchasing/procurement, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand and supply planning, purchasing, inventory management, production, and fulfillment.
- Experience with ERP or advanced planning systems such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, SAP APO, OBP or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT teams.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
- Hands-on experience with SAP IBP Order-Based Planning (OBP).
- Knowledge of supply planning, purchasing, allocation, available-to-promise (ATP), order fulfillment, and customer commitment processes.
- Experience leading UAT, system testing, training, system releases, or business process improvement initiatives.
- Experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor supply chain environment.
- Ability to translate operational business requirements into system/process improvements and effectively coordinate between business users and technical teams.
What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
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.
- Competitive Contractual and Profit-Sharing Bonuses: Rewarding your hard work and dedication.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Tailored packages to meet your individual needs.
- Generous Paid Public Holidays: Enjoy 17 days off to celebrate and relax.
- Empowering PTO Policy: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed.
- Education Assistance: Support for your continuous learning and development.
- Values-Driven Culture: Work with colleagues who embody People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Experience in supply chain planning, production planning, purchasing/procurement, or manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand and supply planning, purchasing, inventory management, production, and fulfillment
- Experience with ERP or advanced planning systems such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, SAP APO, OBP, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT teams
- Hands-on experience with SAP IBP Order-Based Planning
- Knowledge of supply planning, purchasing, allocation, available-to-promise, order fulfillment, and customer commitment processes
- Experience leading UAT, system testing, training, system releases, or business process improvement initiatives
- Experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor supply chain environment
- Ability to translate operational business requirements into system and process improvements and coordinate between business users and technical teams
Entegris Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Entegris and has not been reviewed or approved by Entegris.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or slightly above industry standards in several roles, with some calling compensation very fair or great. Feedback suggests overtime opportunities in certain manufacturing roles further enhance earnings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a strong company 401(k) match and additional savings vehicles that employees value. Feedback suggests these offerings meaningfully bolster total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are described as good, with PTO that can increase with tenure and unlimited PTO available in some roles. Paid parental leave and holidays add to the overall breadth.
Entegris Insights
What We Do
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Internet of Things – these are not just trends, they are drivers changing the way people live across the globe. With these new drivers and the increasing speed of innovation, there comes an expectation for higher-quality, higher-performing technologies at a faster pace. Every day, and for more than 50 years, Entegris’ singular mission has been to help customers utilize our advanced science-based solutions to support demand drivers; to innovate faster and more efficiently; and ultimately to transform the world. Through the power of our solutions and technology expertise, Entegris provides customers with innovative, science-based solutions to their toughest technology challenges. Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Entegris employs approximately 5,800 people worldwide, with roughly half employed in Asia-Pacific or Europe. With research and development, customer service, analytical labs, and manufacturing in Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe, Entegris supports customers around the globe as they take technology to the next level.
