Planner/Scheduler I (61802)

Major Accountability

• Analyze demand, capacity, and material availability to ensure feasible production plans
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize workflow and reduce bottlenecks
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes
• Size parts using statistically sound inventory methods to prevent shortages while avoiding excess and obsolete inventory
• Manage the planning and scheduling impact of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), including part substitutions, use-up strategies, and seamless cutover scheduling for replaced parts
• Evaluate parts returned from the field through warranty and customer returns to determine rework, reuse, or disposition
• Schedule assembly lines to align production with customer-requested ship dates
• Champion and help drive change as the department modernizes its planning tools and processes
• Provide liaison between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Shipping

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory targets
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems
• Manage the ECN process for the department — coordinating part substitutions, use-up strategies, and seamless cutover scheduling for replaced parts
• Review parts returned from the field (warranty and customer returns) through the rework process and determine whether they can be reworked or repurposed into other assemblies
• Apply statistical sizing methods (e.g., periodic order-up-to, safety stock) to set min/max and reorder levels that prevent shortages without creating excess inventory
• Schedule assembly lines to meet customer-requested ship dates, and communicate part and pick requirements clearly to the picking team to ensure on-time delivery to the line
• Aid in S&OP or demand planning processes

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing planning or scheduling
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with capacity planning and forecasting
• Experience with ECN processes, MRP/parts planning, or rework and returns evaluation is a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills; comfortable working with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Shipping
• Embraces change and continuous improvement; eager to help modernize department tools and processes
• Interacts effectively with all levels of management and staff

Basic Information

Based in Shreveport, LA