Master Scheduler/Planner

Position Summary
Maintain effective control of the backlog from order entry through shipment. Ensure each order is planned and acted upon in a timely manner, while providing as much visibility as required for a smooth flow of material. This will include identifying and reconciling problems or potential problems through interface with various departments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaison with Contracts on loading and lead-time of all new Sales Orders
• Monitor the sales backlog for his/her planner code
• Ensure Delivery notes are raised in a timely manner with contracts to ensure
• Time is allowed to Kit/Inspection and shipping within expected TAT
• Ensures timely delivery of all parts via Receiving and shipping departments
• Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and department workload.
• Coordinates the purchase and planning of materials required to meet the Production schedule
• Expedites and schedules orders to meet company and financial requirements.
• Process changes, reschedules and outside processing that are required to accomplish the production schedule goals.
• Places purchase orders.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes.
• Determines time requirements for specific jobs and translates the production plan into a specific time schedule.
• Review MRP order action messages, maintain schedule and visibility, identify and resolve issues until shipment.
• Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP messages. Negotiate price and deliveries that are consistent with schedule needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving on time deliveries of quality product. Follow through special requests and expedites. Identify potential late deliveries and plan recovery.

Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study/Area of Experience:
2-4 years of experience in Planning
5 years of experience in the production control field, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List (Select all that applies and copy and paste above)

• Requires excellent planning, organizational and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of JDE MRP system extremely helpful
• Past MRP / ERP experience is a must
• SAP knowledge desirable
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards helpful.
• Knowledge of military and commercial standards helpful.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized MRP system
• Requires strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
• Have the ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on a timely basis.
• Have the ability to maintain flexibility and be adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the company.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management as well as peers, suppliers, delivery personnel, and/or customers as circumstances dictate.
• Must have a strong creative ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where sound judgment is crucial. The ability to interpret and carry out instructions, both written and oral is essential. Familiarity, interpretation and understanding of diagrams, graphs and/ or schedules as they may relate to this position are a must.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Production planning: 3 years (Required)
• Inventory management: 2 years (Required)
• MRP: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dublin, GA 31021 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dublin, GA 31021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $39