Job Description

POSITION:

Production Planner/Scheduler

Shift:

1st Shift Monday-Friday

Job Overview:

Ensure that all necessary requirements for replenishment are properly planned and that the production operations at the site are planned and executed to maximize customer service levels. Owns and executes the finite schedule for his/her product line.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate MRP results, validate and convert planned orders into process orders.
• Maintain MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) inputs.
• Maintain Finite Schedule for product line/plant.
• Manage stock levels of MTS (Make to Stock) items.
• Generate, prepare, and cut batch tickets for distribution to manufacturing.
• Create and validate procurement requisitions and confirm.
• Act as back-up to other Finite Schedulers for his/her product line.
• Participate and engage in bi-yearly physical inventory.
• Maintain planning parameters in the material master in cooperation with the Supply Chain team.
• Ability to analyze each piece of equipment and determine sequence of production.
• Create purchase requisition and receive outstanding PO’s.
• Correct corking entries and adjust inventory including cycle counts.
• Set-up and alter formulas, material creations, and extensions.
• Set-up BOM recipe and batch calculators.
• Verify shipping and receiving paperwork, SAP transaction, and create delivery tickets for outbound shipments.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED – Associates Degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience using SAP or similar MRP system.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations with a strong emphasis on production/inventory planning.
• Excellent communication skills - must have the ability to communicate with all levels of the company.
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze data to make sound decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and track record of achieving results with accuracy and precision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially in Excel.

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