Planner Scheduler

Position Summary

Conduct advanced slitter/sheeter asset scheduling of WIP/FNG products, finished goods (FNG) purchasing, and basic inventory planning processes. The primary responsibilities are the development and communication of centralized WIP/FNG scheduling processes and efficiencies for select plant assets and the MACtac-owned Distribution Centers, advanced purchasing activity and reporting tools, inventory planning and optimization which strive to meet service, quality and productivity goals.

• Must have very strong communication skills, both oral and written, to successfully interact with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Inventory Planners, R&D, QA and Sales/Marketing.
• Strong administrative, organizational and prioritization skills to handle large volumes of email, paper and data.
• Very strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, One-Note and Visio acceptable.
• Strong Math and typing skills.
• Experience with ERP system preferred.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Supply Chain or technical-related discipline (math, etc.) or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 5 or more years' experience in Purchasing or Scheduling.
• Functional knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and purchasing.

• Plans and schedules slitting equipment to maintain a constant work schedule based on manufacturing capacity, commercial needs and business lead times.
• Develops centralized network plan for converting sequences on assets to optimize waste, capacity, fill rate, and efficiencies by utilizing optimization software, such as X-Trim, or through block scheduling, lean flow, etc.
• Works closely with Manufacturing, Inventory Planners, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing to establish priorities, replenishment timing and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Updates the MACtac scheduling system and X-Trim (as required) for orders on assigned assets. This includes importing and sequencing shop orders and customer orders, monitoring run times, truing up/re-sequencing of shop order and imputing other data as required.
• Works to complete orders on time document & communicates any unexpected delays to MFG Plants, DC's and Customer Service through Fill Rate Exception/Resolutions Process.
• Works closely with Manufacturing, Customer Service and Sales/Marketing to help balance the asset backlog.
• Communicates all changes to the finishing lead-times to Customer Service, Sales and Marketing.
• Working with Corporate Inventory Planners, reviews FNG replenishment/TRR for finishing orders.
• Integrate with Manufacturing and Inventory Planners to establish FIFO procedures, inactive material dispositions, scheduling true-ups and service exceptions.
• Ensure appropriate finishing and replenishments planned for all required Supply Agreements/Blanket Purchase Orders.
• Upon appropriate approvals for R&D, PILOT and PE trials/orders, immediately schedule, customer trials/slitting requests. Coordinate specific instructions (sequencing, ship dates, converting/packaging, etc.) with Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, Customer Service and/or R&D/PE representative.
• Processes change orders from Customer Service and coordinates expedite requests with Manufacturing & Logistics. Confirms all changes, and provides updated shop order copies to Manufacturing.
• Conduct transfer order planning of Finish Goods (FNG), directly off finishing assets from MFG Plants to distribution centers.
• Respond to daily inquiries regarding finishing/ship dates, lead times, block sequence, business rules, inventories, etc.
• Lead/Report Daily Production Planning Meetings with Plants and/or Distribution Centers.
• Coordinate closely with Inventory Planners, R&D, Sourcing and Sales/Marketing on all product transitions.
• Assist with basic part/system set-up procedures (DRP, buffers, TRR's, etc.)

• All Purchase Duties of Planner/Scheduler II (refer Planner/Scheduler Level II position).
• Create/Manage purchase orders to procure advanced FNG items for Stock (Special Circumstance Orders), Marketing/Sales Samples or Trials…