What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner/Scheduler - Boonton, NJ position at Hubbell Incorporated?
The Planner is responsible for scheduling production to achieve customer and stocking requirements, purchasing assigned materials Raw, WIP, Sub-contract, and FG, releasing customer orders from the planning queue based on material availability and lead-times, and driving customer on-time delivery within the lead time while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
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* Plan, schedule and requisition material to support production and customer requirements by maintaining planning parameters of lead-time, reorder point, and reorder quantity in accordance with the companies' inventory and shipment objectives.
* Analyze bill of materials and material lead-times to plan production shipment schedules for communication to customers, ensure materials are ordered to meet plan, identify and resolve shortages to plan, deliver production work orders to the floor.
* Monitor and act on exception messages within SAP such as expedites and de-expedites open orders to more appropriate time frames as indicated by MRP changing demands.
* Work with Operations on capacity constraints, lean activities, and material issues
* Maintain current promise dates on customer orders.
* Schedule work through the shop floor.
* Prioritize work orders and coordinate with manufacturing to exceed customer requirements.
* Support service goal of 95% on time delivery to customers.
* Manage inventory levels for items under your direct responsibility.
* Monitor and reduce excess to policy and excess and obsolete inventory.
* Work with QA in multiple locations to reconcile discrepant materials and pursue corrective actions from vendors.
* Expedite parts within and outside the Company.
* Interfaces daily with engineering and suppliers to resolve component issues in a timely manner to ensure delivery schedules are achieved.
* Purchase various commodities and services to satisfy direct buys per demands of the MRP system.
* Work with receiving and accounts payable for multiple locations to reconcile receiving errors and invoice issues.
* Monitor and ensure supplier on time delivery performance.
* Reduce supply chain risks by actively pursuing alternate sources through ongoing vendor analysis and the development of quoting programs.
* Maintain purchasing information records.
* Initiate and complete special tasks/projects for continuous improvement as they arise.
* BS degree in business or related field preferred.
* At least 5 years of planning, purchasing, supply chain, and inventory management experience.
* At least 5 years SAP experience in MRP, planning and purchasing module preferred.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
* Must have strong negotiation, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be able to read prints and specifications.
* Ability to learn and grasp concepts quickly.
* Basic understanding of landed cost calculations (freight, lead time, INCO terms, payment terms, etc.)
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
