Scheduler/Planner

Job DescriptionScheduler/PlannerPosition SummaryThe scheduler develops and maintains forecast, production build plan and material flow and manages the daily/weekly production schedule.Responsibilities/DutiesManages material flow and inventory management of material required to support production schedule and customer orders.Requests material delivery to and from production line and develops strategies for improved material flow.Develops production build plan by analysis of customer required material requirements and delivers on-time performance commitments.Maintains build plan based on Kanban, Just in Time, Build to Stock, and Priority Routing methodologies.Coordinates production flow with appropriate Supervisor/Manager based on the review of a combination of line capacity levels and staffing levels. Adjusts priorities for production based on changing customer needs and line output variables.Develops and maintains MRP tools and techniques with strategic operations to manage and plan whole unit or component material. Assists in development of new tools and process improvements to enhance build plan and material planning process.Coordinates with Program Manager or Business Unit Manager for all customer interaction and development of customer requirements.Coordinates with the Buyer-Planner to ensure all material needs are met and delivery schedules support build plan.Coordinates activity with customer order administration and maintains completion rates as per customer requirements.Develops and maintains WIP, Backlog, Shortage, Forecast, and various other reports, as required, to support program and order management.Communicates with customer status of build plan and drives the material requirements needed from customer sources as needed to ensure on-time delivery of build plan.Required to prepare forecasts, manage Approved Vendor Lists, and coordinate material requirements with the Buyer-Planners.Responsible to communicate clear and concise information in a positive, professional manner, to both internal and external customers.Able to interact effectively with various employees, from line level to management level.Other duties as assigned.Job requirementsEducation And ExperienceBachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Procurement or related field or equivalent experience1-3 years’ experience of related experience in materials scheduling in a manufacturing/repair environment.Advanced skillset with MS Excel-formulas, Vlookup and pivot tablesDemonstrated analytical and quantitative problem-solving skillsOutstanding interpersonal, written and communication skills requiredAbility to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, accountability, attention to detail and business acumen.Full Knowledge of MRP required.Excellent communication skills.Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to plan production and manage inventory.Sensitivity to customer needs and ability to balance financial impact of scheduling versus inventory levels.