Planner & Scheduling Coordinator

Summary of Position:

A Planner facilitates the timely planning of deliveries within a supply chain. They optimize inventory planning to meet service, cost, and delivery objectives. Planners oversee logistics and schedule resources (technicians/equipment), manage budgets, and ensure that work is on schedule and timelines/lead times are communicated to the customer service team.

Essential Duties & Responsbilties:

• Generates master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecats or customer orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Release production work orders.
• Expedites parts for customers and operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Evaluates exception requests and communicates approval or disapproval to appropriate individuals.
• Approves customer purchase orders; determines lead time information; when customers need less time than normal lead time, evaluates material availability to determine how the request fits within material availability and scheduling requirements.
• Reviews engineering change notices and locates parts to meet latest revision requirements.
• Creates rework orders for parts that need rework.

Education:

• Some college preferred
• High School Diploma/ Relevant Experience

Experience:

• Solid understanding of planning and scheduling.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute amounts such as discounts, interest, and percent. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers, including the ability to speak simple sentences; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret simple and complex instructions, work orders, and technical procedures. Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform repetitive mental functions.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to operate the software and equipment used in the department, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Quantum (Example: SAP).
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, vendors, and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.

​​​​​​​Direct Reports:

• None

​​​​​​​Typical Working Conditions:

• Work will be conducted mostly indoors in a “shop” type environment.
• Exposure to heat or cold will mostly be limited to when walking from one building to another or if bay doors have been opened to allow for shipping and receiving activities. The use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety toed shoes are required in designated working areas.

​​​​​​​Essential Physical Tasks:

• Work will be conducted mostly indoors in a “shop” type environment.
• Exposure to heat or cold will mostly be limited to when walking from one building to another or if bay doors have been opened to allow for shipping and receiving activities. The use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety toed shoes are required in designated working areas.

​​​​​​​Other: 

• Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder.
• Travel 10%