Production Planner Scheduler

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical, and other markets. The company’s products align with industry trends such as weight reduction, vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and a focus on convenience and safety. The Techniplas Group operates 30 sites worldwide with production, sales, and technology hubs, employing nearly 4,000 staff. The company collaborates with leading automotive and industrial OEMs, emphasizing technological expertise in design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules and procure materials to ensure 100% on-time deliveries.
• Maintain constant contact with internal customers and external suppliers regarding order status, delivery dates, purchasing components using MRP, and addressing questions or concerns.
• Work with staff across the organization to prioritize meeting customer delivery schedules.
• Coordinate information and activities to ensure customer requirement dates are accurately reflected in schedules.
• Analyze order requests based on material availability, routing specifications, alternative routings, and demonstrated capacity.
• Lead daily production meetings and provide a list of priority tasks, including setups, tool repairs, tool changeovers, and operator requirements.
• Create work orders through the MRP system based on forecasts and sales orders.
• Schedule orders considering tooling setups, changeovers, same materials, similar secondary equipment, and alternate work centers.
• Collaborate with the quality department and project engineers to resolve issues leading to parts with on-hold status or corrective actions.
• Schedule samplings as requested by project engineers and sales representatives in a timely manner.
• Attend supplier meetings related to product scheduling and delivery performance.
• Establish planning parameters such as lot sizes, minimum order quantities, lead times, re-order points, and purchasing/vendor notes.
• Work with the Toolroom to ensure timely processing of tooling repairs and changeovers.
• Act as a backup to other Planner/Schedulers.
• Participate in physical inventory functions.
• Act as a backup to Buyer: prepare, review, and issue purchase orders, and make necessary changes to reflect actual product requirements.
• Design, implement, and monitor cost-saving programs related to planning.
• Ensure timely delivery through follow-up measures and expedite vendor deliveries as necessary.
• Maintain and update all supplier portals.
• Handle customer EDI and manual order entry.
• Work with planners, customers, and operations to forecast production needs.
• Determine priorities between customers when labor or raw materials have competing deadlines.
• Complete other duties/tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School and/or technical school graduate with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Several years of Materials/Production Control experience highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal detailed supervision and guidance.
• Data entry experience.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and time-constrained environment.
• Knowledge of materials purchased, programs, and procedures related to Supply Chain work.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word).