Planner & Scheduling Coordinator

About the role

A METEK, Inc. is seeking a Planner to facilitate the timely planning of deliveries within a supply chain. The Planner optimizes inventory planning to meet service, cost, and delivery objectives. They oversee logistics and schedule resources (technicians/equipment), manage budgets, and ensure that work is on schedule and timelines/lead times are communicated to the customer service team.

Responsibilities

• Generates master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Release production work orders.
• Expedites parts for customers and operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Evaluates exception requests and communicates approval or disapproval to appropriate individuals.
• Approves customer purchase orders; determines lead time information; when customers need less time than normal lead time, evaluates material availability to determine how the request fits within material availability and scheduling requirements.
• Reviews engineering change notices and locates parts to meet latest revision requirements.
• Creates rework orders for parts that need rework.

Requirements

• Some college preferred
• High School Diploma/ Relevant Experience
• Solid understanding of planning and scheduling.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute amounts such as discounts, interest, and percent.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers, including the ability to speak simple sentences; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret simple and complex instructions, work orders, and technical procedures.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to perform repetitive mental functions.
• Ability to operate the software and equipment used in the department, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Quantum (Example: SAP).
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, vendors, and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college preferred
• Experience: Relevant Experience
• Skills: Solid understanding of planning and scheduling.
• Technical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Other Skills: Ability to compute amounts such as discounts, interest, and percent; ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations; ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers; ability to read, analyze and interpret simple and complex instructions, work orders, and technical procedures; ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to perform repetitive mental functions; ability to operate the software and equipment used in the department, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Quantum (Example: SAP); ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, vendors, and customers; strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy; exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions; ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted; ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Quantum (Example: SAP)

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000 annually

Schedule

Not specified