Associate Planner

Associate Planner

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Date: Oct 19, 2026

Location: Mason, MI, US

Company: Dart Container

Drive the plan that keeps production moving.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Planner to help balance production needs, inventory targets, and capacity across our operations. In this role, you will use SAP planning tools, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to develop and maintain production plans that ensure product availability while maximizing operational efficiency.

If you enjoy supply chain, working with data, and partnering with teams across manufacturing, procurement, and operations, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do...

• As a Associate Planner, you will play a key role in aligning demand, inventory, and production capabilities by:

• Developing and maintaining short- and long-term production plans that support inventory and service level targets

• Balancing production schedules with operational capacity constraints to optimize resources

• Converting planned orders into production, purchase, and stock transfer orders based on capacity and business priorities

• Monitoring inventory levels and adjusting supply plans to support changing business needs

• Analyzing raw material availability and supply reliability to improve planning effectiveness

• Supporting efficient production campaign planning through data analysis and execution

• Maintaining and updating Material Requirements Planning (MRP) settings in accordance with established processes

• Managing rough cut capacity planning to support long-range supply planning

• Collaborating with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and other stakeholders to resolve planning issues and drive results

• Communicating planning updates, risks, and recommendations through meetings, written correspondence, and other channels

• 10% travel to plant locations as needed

What You'll Bring...

• Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in supply chain, business or related field of study, a n equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables)

• SAP or similar ERP experience

• Ability to identify issues, compare data, investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Ability to perform root cause analysis to determine corrective actions

• Ability to work independently, with moderate supervision

• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal customers

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for technology

• Related work or internship experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.