Planner​/Scheduler

Minnesota:
Rochester | Materials | Full Time

At Benchmark
, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential.

At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary: The Planner/Scheduler loads schedule and releases orders per schedule review process defined by Supply Chain Analyst. Monitors status of planned and released orders through shipment and invoice payment and expedites/resolves issues that delay schedules.

• Act as a key contact for receipt and entry of new orders, change orders and net change analysis from customers
• Perform material and capacity analysis, work with Supply Chain Analyst to assist in establishing a production schedule for each order, and communicate/resolve issues related to discrepancies between the requested and promised due date
• Acknowledge promised delivery date to customer and assist Supply Chain Analyst in resolution of issues related to discrepancies between the requested and promised due date
• Process component and non-inventory order entries and invoices as needed
• Contribute to planning functions and may make recommendations and/or decisions to support the Supply Chain Analyst
• Communicate forecast and production schedule changes to Master Planner and Supply Chain supervisor
• Analyze potential impact of forecast and production schedule changes on component procurement and production volume
• Monitor material status on upcoming orders;
  Flag and release orders as daily release schedule is defined
• Monitor all orders to assure timely completion to promise date and escape/resolve issues that may prevent timely delivery of orders
• Work with Production, Product Engineering, Kit pull, Shipping, and Purchasing for any issues related to priorities, holds, throughput or capacity issues, part shortages, or engineering changes on released orders
• May participate on the Customer Team as the Planning Dept. representative to support department and business unit
• Assist Supply Chain Management or Supply Chain Analyst, as needed, regarding development of or changes to Planning or Scheduling processes
• Provide input or analysis to management of WIP, Finished Goods, and Component inventory levels in accordance with the Supply Chain Analyst
• Work with Project Management, as assigned, to process project orders, track orders to completion, analyze project costs, and prepare and process project invoicing and closing
• Work with Finance to investigate and resolve Accounts Receivable issues
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrate understanding of the extended process of order receipt and entry, material procurement, order release, assembly, shipment and invoice payment
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (Baan or equivalent) as they apply to the position
• Effective decision making skills as it relates to providing direction to the manufacturing floor and assigning priorities to meet customer goals and objectives
• Understanding of the extended process of return debits and credits, return receipt and routing generation, Process Feedback System (PFS) entry and order release, return/project cost analysis and return/project invoicing and shipment
• Exercise discretion when representing the company in supply chain related decisions
• Effective planning, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to handle returned product following all appropriate handling and ESD guidelines
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate confidentiality and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner
• Participate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format
• See job analysis forms for specific stressors of the job

• 2-4+ years of experience in planning and scheduling

4 year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Compensation Range: $50,471.00 to $63,089.00 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and…