Planner Scheduler Senior

Planner Scheduler Senior

As a Senior Planner you will monitor the distribution and management of the weekly and monthly production schedules for operations. Makes priority decisions in regards to production maintenance.

• Establishes and manages daily, weekly, and monthly production scheduling process for the site and adjusts schedules accordingly to deliver site goals and objectives
• Creates and releases production orders and partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Logistics in the prioritization and expediting of the orders
• Provides data for Key Performance Metrics Works with management to provide optimal efficiency to meet the needs of internal and external customers
• Ensures appropriate and timely communication to operations and management occurs when schedule adjustments and delays happen to align with priorities
• Investigates scope of requests and determines scheduling status and/or feasibility
• Monitors material usage and inventory turns and levels in an effort to manage inventory
• Coordinates transfer of materials to fulfill interplant and service requirements on schedule
• Performs some lead responsibilities which may include: training, assigning and/or reviewing work, providing guidance and overseeing work flow of unit
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Advanced training and/or experience with the site production scheduling process, Supply Chain principles, and site wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Highly skilled with data analysis in database management and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across functional areas and organizational lines
• Self directed, self-disciplined and highly organized with the ability to makes timely and effective decisions
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Scheduler/Planner
• Minimum of four years of experience in materials/logistic management or related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience