Production Scheduler

Description

 JOB SUMMARY 

This position will be responsible for   analyzing daily/weekly production schedules to meet

material requirements and inventory   objectives, as well as analyzing and coordinating the

necessary amounts of components in support   of weekly production needs. This role works with

other staff to maintain appropriate   inventory and oversees daily min/max. levels and facilitates

inventory accuracy by identifying and   initiating actions to reduce errors and assists in corrective

action. The position requires having a good   understanding of production inventory control techniques

and principles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES &   RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

· Works with the materials team on production tracking and reconciliation.

· Tracks efficiencies and communicates to the operations team.

· Manage priorities for the operations team, in order to circumvent manpower issues.

· The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management

personnel.

· Manages and develops schedules related to budgets,   forecasts, and customer orders.

· Produces and coordinates production plans,   materials requirements to ensure

achievement of production and   quality expectations for delivery performance.

· Tracks outgoing freight purchased by the location.

· Ownership   of Raw, WIP, and Finished Goods Inventory
  Clear responsibility for inventory levels, safety stock, inventory turns and   helping reduce the excess inventory we’re carrying.

· Maintains 100% on-time delivery..

· Provides exceptional customer service including proactive communication and

maintaining   customer relationships.

· Is one of the back-up and steps in for the  Materials Manager when necessary.

· Cycle counting at all inventory levels.

· Clear   KPIs, Things like forecast accuracy, inventory turns, WIP aging, and schedule adherence so expectations are clear on day one. 

· True Long-Term Planning, rolling 12-week production plan so operations,   purchasing, and finance all have better visibility.

· Excess Iventory Reduction, this needs to be a priority within the role, given where   we’re at today.

· Strong ERP Planning Skills (NetSuite experience is a plus)

·  All other responsibilities as assigned   by management

Qualifications

· Computer   skills: Ability to use a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office   applications most notably, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to   use main business information system

· Organization   skills: excellent organizational, ability to multi-tasking and shift   priorities as needed.

· Must demonstrate previous experiences with developing new processes and systems.

· Communication   skills: excellent written and verbal skills; strong interpersonal skills;   ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.

· Problem solving skills: good problem-solving skills with the ability to provide   easily understood solutions

· Experience with demonstrating discretion and sensitivity to working with confidential

· information.   

· Physical environment: normal office environment; manufacturing and warehouse   environment and exposure to moving equipment.

· Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary to support multiple shifts.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Candidates must possess a high level of   professionalism, a bright attitude, and a clear ability to effectively   communicate between all levels of an organization.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

· Work   experience: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production   planning, or inventory

control role.

· Education:   Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business

Management or Related Field..