Fabrication Planner- Weekend 2nd Shift

Bosch Group•Norman, OK

About The Position

Using the output of the Master Production Schedule (MPS), the Fabrication Planner creates weekly and daily production schedules that minimize inventory investment, maximize productivity, and maximize customer service levels. The role communicates schedule changes and revisions to production personnel and ensures schedule attainment, adherence, and Inventory DOH meet plant performance measures. The planner collaborates with the Materials Manager to maintain a capacity requirements plan that supports the master schedule, and coordinates with Supplier Scheduling, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure materials arrive in time to meet customer demands. The role maintains replenishment signals in the ERP system for manufactured items, supports daily production needs by setting priorities and addressing supply issues, and maintains effective communication with all departments. The planner also supports changes to Scheduling and Inventory Control processes required for ERP and participates in clear-to-build meetings, adjusting the production schedule as needed.

Requirements

Two-year degree in an appropriate field of study and one to three years of material management experience in a manufacturing environment; in the absence of the degree, three additional years of related experience are required.
Normal mechanical and analytical ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications.
Extended knowledge of MRP and ERP; ERP experience is required.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred.
APICS certification in CPIM or CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

Create weekly and daily production schedules using the Master Production Schedule to minimize inventory investment, maximize productivity, and maximize customer service levels.
Communicate schedule changes and revisions to production personnel in a timely, complete, and concise manner.
Ensure schedule attainment, schedule adherence, and Inventory DOH meet plant-level performance measures.
Collaborate with the Materials Manager to maintain a capacity requirements plan that supports the master schedule.
Coordinate with Supplier Scheduling, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure materials are available on site in a timely manner to meet customer demands.
Maintain ERP replenishment signals for manufactured items to support smooth material flow and operational efficiency.
Support daily production needs by setting priorities and addressing supply issues.
Maintain effective working relationships and communication with all departments.
Support changes to Scheduling and Inventory Control processes required for ERP.
Participate in clear-to-build meetings and adjust the production schedule as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.