Manufacturing Planning Planner

Job ID: R11919
Job Title: Manufacturing Planning Planner
City,State: East Chicago, IN, US
Job Family: Manufacturing_Planning
Posted On: January 29, 2026

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Job Description

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate need for a Planner in the Manufacturing Planning department located at our Indiana Harbor facility in East Chicago, Indiana.  The planner will be responsible for the production scheduling, timely movement and on-time flow of inventory of our high-quality steel at the Indiana Habor facility. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of strong coordination and collaboration between various internal departments including production units, quality, maintenance, and logistics. 

 

Summary of Responsibilities: 

 

  • Plan production schedules to optimize customer service, maximize shipments, and meet inventory goals

  • Resolve scheduling issues with operations management

  • Participate and support delivery initiatives and improvements

  • Work with Expeditors and Customer Service to ensure schedules are meeting customer requirements

  • Participate in training activities as needed

  •   Available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings, as needed

  •       Other duties as requested 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

 

  • Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field or at least two (2) years of experience in a related field

  • Exceptional Excel skills (including pivot tables, linking of data/files, diagnosis of V-lookups)

  • Strong analytical and data acquisition skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work with different personalities across functions and organization levels

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to achieve desired results   

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field

  • Two plus years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience with Power BI

 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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