Planner​/Scheduler - LeRoy, NY

Job Overview

The Planner/Scheduler plans and maintains production schedules to support timely fulfillment of sales orders. This position analyzes material requirements based on forecasts and production demands, expedites materials as needed, and ensures manufacturing areas receive materials on time. The Planner/Scheduler sets priorities, monitors material usage, and supports inventory accuracy.

Job Overview

The Planner/Scheduler plans and maintains production schedules to support timely fulfillment of sales orders. This position analyzes material requirements based on forecasts and production demands, expedites materials as needed, and ensures manufacturing areas receive materials on time. The Planner/Scheduler sets priorities, monitors material usage, and supports inventory accuracy.

• Review unscheduled customer orders daily and maintain accurate and current promise dates on all customer orders.
• Create, schedule, and release production orders to meet on-time delivery and production performance goals.
• Manage production orders for assigned product lines to ensure timely completion and shipment.
• Reschedule production orders as required in alignment with the production plan, including expediting, de‑expediting, or canceling orders.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to expedite materials as needed to support production schedules.
• Work closely with the shop floor to monitor progress and proactively communicate any delays or issues that may impact production or delivery.
• Collaborate with Customer Service regarding order status, priorities, and customer commitments for assigned product lines.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability of materials.
• Research, analyze, and reconcile inventory discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and business objectives.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Review unscheduled customer orders daily and maintain accurate and current promise dates on all customer orders.
• Create, schedule, and release production orders to meet on-time delivery and production performance goals.
• Manage production orders for assigned product lines to ensure timely completion and shipment.
• Reschedule production orders as required in alignment with the production plan, including expediting, de‑expediting, or canceling orders.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to expedite materials as needed to support production schedules.
• Work closely with the shop floor to monitor progress and proactively communicate any delays or issues that may impact production or delivery.
• Collaborate with Customer Service regarding order status, priorities, and customer commitments for assigned product lines.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability of materials.
• Research, analyze, and reconcile inventory discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and business objectives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to follow up and coordinate across departments.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of production processes, scheduling, and material flow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of two (2) years of SAP experience preferred, with working knowledge of MRP, planning, and purchasing modules.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, using logic and reasoning to evaluate information, identify solutions, and make sound decisions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation.
• Frequent use…