Master Schedule Planner

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Procurement & Logistics Manager

The Buyer/Planner plans and creates production schedule(s) for specific work centers based on actual demand and/or stock replenishment levels. Reviews raw and WIP material requirements and issues work orders and/or purchase orders to meet production schedules.

The work model for the role is:
Onsite in Jonesboro, AR.

This role is contributing to the ELIP division in US/LATAM.

• Review and distribute production work packages and shipment schedules. Review documents, such as production schedules, work order shortages, need to order reports and open purchase order reports and to obtain information, such as materials, priorities, and personnel requirements
• Lead the Service section of the daily Gemba walk. Confer daily with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates
• Compile reports on inventory levels, costs, and issues with production and purchased parts. Maintain system files and provide customers/customer service with status updates relative to production schedules and ship date promises
• Coordinate material needs directly with Production and outside supplier personnel to ensure proper material flow to meet production schedules
• Communicate with facility personnel and customers to coordinate processing and shipping requirements and resolution of service issues

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or applicable technical field required or practical experience in a manufacturing lead role.
• 3+ years’ experience in a materials acquisition/planning role
• Ability to manage a dynamic workload, from heavy multi-tasking during peak workloads, to focused, detail-oriented work during critical projects
• Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Knowledge of work orders, inventory control and flow manufacturing processes
• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Progressive approach toward implementing new, efficient and improved systems and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to bring a high commitment to success, cooperate with others, accept responsibility and account for actions, work effectively with all types of people in a plant environment, possess a positive attitude, be cautiously assertive, energetic, dependable, honest and thorough
• Demonstrated ability to show work ethic that complements the company’s long standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity
• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

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