Planner Scheduler

Overview

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling of work activities. They will work with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop work plans, track progress, and identify and mitigate risks. They will also prepare reports and presentations to keep stakeholders informed of project status. This is a challenging and rewarding job that requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Define, create, and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer requirements, and internal capacity constraints.
• Ensure alignment with operational goals and compliance with schedule utilization dynamics.
• Inventory Management: Monitor material inventories to ensure adequate stock levels for production. Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to avoid shortages or excesses.
• Manufacturing Progress Monitoring: Track and analyze manufacturing progress to ensure timely production and delivery. Identify any deviations from the schedule and work to resolve issues quickly.
• System Maintenance: Maintain the planning system, ensuring data accuracy, up-to-date scheduling, and optimal functionality to support production operations.- ERP Process Execution: Execute ERP system processes, generating reports to provide real-time data for decision-making. Share timely information with relevant teams to drive scheduling and business decisions.
• Compliance & Utilization Tracking: Track schedule compliance and capacity utilization, identifying any bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the production process. Recommend adjustments to optimize throughput and productivity.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with demand planners, production teams, and supply chain staff to ensure seamless communication and alignment across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and planning software.
• 2 plus years of SAP experience.
• 3 plus years of experience with Excel (VLOOKUP's tables)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, MVR, etc. 

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