Planner​/Scheduler II

Minnesota:

Rochester | Materials | Full Time

Posted 2 days ago

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 II 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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all the essential functions and competencies listed above
• Perform planning functions and make recommendations and/or decisions to support the Supply Chain Analyst
• Provide mentorship for other schedulers in the department
• Assist in driving key initiatives for process improvement
• Perform "scenario" analyses to aid in optimal scheduling, priorities and decision making
• Communicate forecast and production schedule changes to Master Planner and Supply Chain analysts
• Modify schedules, as appropriate, due to considerations of lot sizes, lead times, inventory levels, efficient timely production utilization, and subassembly merge with final assembly requirements
• Act as a focal point for 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
• Participate on the Customer Team as the Planning Dept. representative;
  Support department, business unit, and divisional goals
• Assist Supply Chain Management or Supply Chain Analyst, as needed, regarding development of or changes to Planning or Scheduling processes
• Provide analysis and management of WIP, Finished Goods, and Component inventory levels in accordance with the Supply Chain Analyst
• Assist other team members, as needed, to ensure customer needs are met
• Act as the primary customer contact for all return issues as assigned;
  Process Return Material Authorization (RMA);
  Issue, return routing changes, return receipt and issue, return cost analysis, and tracking of returns through shipment and invoicing per defined guidelines
• May provide mentorship to others in the planning activity

This job description highlights key activities of the position and is not intended to be inclusive of all activities performed by an employee in the position. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Summary: The Planner/Scheduler II 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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all the essential functions and competencies listed above
• Perform planning functions and make recommendations and/or decisions to support the Supply Chain Analyst
• Provide mentorship for other schedulers in the department
• Assist in driving key initiatives for process improvement
• Perform "scenario" analyses to aid in optimal scheduling, priorities and decision making
• Communicate forecast and production schedule changes to Master Planner and Supply Chain analysts
• Modify schedules, as appropriate, due to considerations of lot sizes, lead times, inventory levels, efficient timely production utilization, and subassembly merge with final assembly requirements
• Act as a focal point for 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
• Participate on the Customer Team as the Planning Dept. representative;
  Support department, business unit, and divisional goals
• Assist Supply Chain…