Job Summary:
The Upstream/Downstream Planner is responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of material flow within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely availability of raw materials (upstream), efficient production support, and accurate, on-time delivery of finished goods (downstream). The position acts as a key liaison between suppliers, manufacturing, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to optimize inventory levels, supply chain agility, and customer service performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and schedule inbound materials to support production requirements and manufacturing schedules
Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials and components
Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and capacity constraints
Resolve inbound shipment delays, discrepancies, or quality issue
Coordinate production output with outbound shipment schedules
Plan and execute customer deliveries in alignment with service-level agreements
Manage finished goods inventory flow
Support demand planning and sales forecasts by aligning shipping capacity with demand
Track shipments and proactively address transit issues or delays
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., customs, export controls, DOT, OSHA)
Maintain accurate records
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Customer Service, and other internal/external teams
Participate in S&OP, production planning, and capacity review meetings
Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, logistics efficiency, and process standardization
Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization)
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or manufacturing operations
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a regulated or complex manufacturing environment
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar supply chain credential
Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies
Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Cost-conscious approach with a focus on service and efficiency
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $67,000.00 - $84,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time and will not require sponsorship either now or in the future to obtain an employment visa.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or manufacturing operations
- Hands-on experience with inbound and outbound logistics coordination
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without sponsorship now or in the future
- Experience in a regulated or complex manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, and customs documentation
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar supply chain credential
- Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, including PTO and paid holidays, with mentions of four weeks of vacation for new U.S. hires.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is present, including medical and dental plans, with HSA options noted in some U.S. contexts.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted positively, with maternity and paternity leave called out as a strength in multiple public materials.
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What We Do
Hottinger Brüel & Kjær was founded in 2019, when HBM and Brüel & Kjær merged their activities into a new company. Both companies are market leaders in their respective disciplines – Brüel & Kjær in sound and vibration and HBM in reliability, durability, propulsion efficiency and weighing. Together, they cover the complete product physics domain. In technical terms, Brüel & Kjær is the frequency domain expert and HBM the time domain expert. HBK helps its customers reduce time-to-market by simultaneously performing tests, retrieving and analyzing data, aiding decision-making
