
Production Planner / Scheduler
- Dayton, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop production schedules in order to meet productivity, cost efficiency targets, and inventory goals.
- Responsible for the continuous improvement and accuracy of the MRP System for production items.
- Coordinates updates to SAP Master Data which includes materials, resources, etc.
- Adjust MRP planning parameters for raw materials, finished products and intermediates as needed.
- Prioritize all customer orders.
- Coordinate and fully cooperate with Production Supervisor, Sales, Customer Service, Material Control, and others.
- Conduct analysis of production forecast to maintain stock levels based on replenish to order inventory plan and customer consignment material.
- Create and maintain reporting summarizing capacity and service level and any other key performance indicators.
- Operate in accordance an in full compliance with all applicable ISO standards and procedures.
- Responsible for prioritization, accuracy and adhering to quality and safety standards.
- Act as a back-up to the Warehouse Supervisor / Material Control Coordinator.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and five years of production planning experience with a working knowledge of demand flow concepts is required. The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Must have the ability to prioritize effectively and must be detail oriented.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems such as SAP is required. APICS certification is preferred.
- Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
- Required to use mouse and keyboard.
- Frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts as well as hazardous materials/chemicals.
- Required to wear specialized protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, or breathing apparatus.