Production Scheduler/Planner

 

Job Summary:

 

The Scheduler will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the manufacturing facility.

 
Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.

·       Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve customer needs.

·       Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.

·       Negotiates with outside supply vendors; ensures accurate and timely delivery of orders.

·       Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.

·       Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.

·       Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.

·       Follows all safety rules.

·       Performs other related duties, as assigned.


Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 
·       Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
 
·       Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
 
·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 
·       Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as M1.
 
·       Works well as a productive member of a team. 

Education and Experience:

·       High school diploma, preferred.
 
·       At least five years of related experience required.

*MUST BE PROFICIENT IN MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL AND OUTLOOK