Planner/Scheduler I

About the role

The Planner/Scheduler I is responsible for loading schedules and releasing orders according to a defined process by the Supply Chain Analyst. They monitor the status of planned and released orders, ensuring timely completion and addressing any delays.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for receipt and entry of new orders, change orders, and net change analysis from customers.
• Perform material and capacity analysis, collaborate with Supply Chain Analyst to establish a production schedule for each order, and resolve discrepancies between requested and promised dates.
• Acknowledge promised delivery dates to customers and assist in resolving issues related to discrepancies.
• Process component and non-inventory order entries and invoices as needed.
• Contribute to planning functions and provide recommendations or decisions to support the Supply Chain Analyst.
• Communicate forecast and production schedule changes to the Master Planner and Supply Chain supervisor.
• Analyze potential impacts of forecasts and production schedules on component procurement and production volumes.
• Maintain oversight of material status on upcoming orders; flag and release orders as per the daily release schedule.
• Monitor all orders to ensure timely completion and escalate or resolve issues affecting timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Production, Product Engineering, Kit pull, Shipping, and Purchasing for priorities, holds, throughput, capacity issues, part shortages, or engineering changes on released orders.
• Participate on the Customer Team as the Planning Dept. representative to support the department and business units.
• Assist Supply Chain Management or Supply Chain Analyst with the development or changes to Planning or Scheduling processes.
• Provide input or analysis to management regarding WIP, Finished Goods, and Component inventory levels.
• Work with Project Management to process project orders, track orders to completion, analyze project costs, and prepare and process project invoicing and closing.
• Collaborate with Finance to investigate and resolve Accounts Receivable issues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of the extended process of order receipt and entry, material procurement, order release, assembly, shipment, and invoice payment.
• Have a strong understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (Baan or equivalent) relevant to the position.
• Show effective decision-making skills to direct the manufacturing floor and assign priorities to meet customer goals and objectives.
• Exercise discretion when representing the company in supply chain-related decisions.
• Show effective planning, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Be able to handle returned product following all appropriate handling and ESD guidelines.
• Display effective oral and written communication skills.
• Show confidentiality and professionalism in representing the company.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with complete documentation and presentations.

Skills

• Understanding of ERP tools (Baan or equivalent).
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Discretion and professionalism in representing the company.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Bonus Plan
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Pay

$50,471.00 to $63,089.00 USD.

Schedule

Shift 1: M-F 0800-1630

Location

Minnesota: Rochester