Scheduling Planner

Primary Function

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the raw material planning process in a lean manufacturing environment including communication with suppliers and internal customers to insure all raw materials needs to support production requirements. Ensures customer order delivery commitments are met while achieving company cost, lead time, and inventory reduction goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work within or between departments of the plant to support production
• Prepares production schedules and work orders
• Compiles records of production and reports on volume, materials, etc
• Collaborates with more experienced engineers in deciding the use of production machines, equipment and tools, and determines their technological conditions and quality parameters
• Prepares detailed production schedules in accordance with required volumes, plant capacity and materials availability
• Controls actual figures of production and prepares schedule adjustments whenever required
• Helps analyze and eliminate slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Aids in analyzing and generating MRP and forecast data, managing Kanban's to meet production needs with minimal inventory investment
• Communicates company requirements to suppliers as well as internal customers
• Assists Senior Production Planner in resolving issues with suppliers relative to material availability and quality
• Aids in coordinating material shipments with internal and external logistics services
• Identifies and communicates material supply issues that may affect production schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, will consider experience in lieu of degree
• CPM or APICS certification preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills via written and oral
• Experience with Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Retirement security savings plan
• Short- and long-term disability programs
• Tuition assistance