Are you ready for the next step in your career?

We are searching for an onsite shop Planner for our Lenox, MA location focusing on rebuilds to help support our customers in the packaging and paper industry.
In this position, you’ll play an active role in planning, scheduling, and managing material flows for upgrade projects. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to grow in a dynamic industrial environment and work closely with several key functions across the organization.

You will collaborate with Inside Sales, Purchasing, Shop Production, Warehouse Operations and Project Managers. Your daily activities will include creating and planning purchasing timings for on time deliveries, updating BOMs, supporting technical changes, handling purchase requisitions, coordinating material movements, including overseeing on time procurement activities. You will also join production meetings and contribute to project prioritization and execution.

Responsibilities

•    Manage material requirements and support planning and scheduling for upgrade and revision projects.
•    Create and maintain project structures and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
•    Coordinate material availability, warehouse operations and material movements.
•    Work with Purchasing and Inside Sales to manage procurement needs and monitor pending materials.
•    Collaborate with Services Engineering and Project Managers on priorities, technical updates and project progress.
•    Prepare and oversee purchase requisitions and support production meeting activities.

Expectations

•    Bachelor’s or associate degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or a related field.  Similar years of experience with the right combination of education and mechanical aptitude will also be in your favor.
•    2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment planning and buying for a B2B demanding environment a plus.
•    Good knowledge of Excel and MS Office.
•    Understanding of product analysis, planning processes, production flows, and logistics.
•    Strong accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
•    Analytical mindset and willingness to learn.
•    Team oriented attitude and strong collaboration skills.

To succeed in this role

You enjoy working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly. You bring curiosity, a structured approach and a strong desire to grow your technical and organizational skills. You collaborate easily with colleagues from different functions, communicate clearly, and stay focused even when managing several tasks at once. A proactive mindset, openness to feedback and readiness to learn will help you succeed and develop in this role.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. This role does not offer international sponsorship.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

•    Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through.
•    Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly.
•    Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety.
•    Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value.

We offer

At Valmet, you’ll find an inspiring and supportive environment, ideal for talents eager to develop. You will work in an international, team-oriented setting that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer modern tools, local benefits, and access to multiple learning and development programs to help you grow your skills and career.

Valmet offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision benefits as well as a 401k with match and a company funded pension plan, generous time off and holidays as well.

When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. 

 Join the team – and lead the way with us! 
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