Factory Scheduler

Motorola Solutions•Elgin, IL

18h

About The Position

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security. Job Description Apply a structured Planning methodology and release Hardware and Software Orders that impact Elgin Factory and Contract Manufacturing partners Assess Inventory, Shortage, Excess and Obsolescence Create Planning strategy working with various stakeholders including Supply Planning Identify, analyze, prepare risk mitigation for Supply Shortages Consult and coach team functional members Support communication efforts Support and engage senior leaders when and where necessary Coordinate efforts with continuous Improvement working with team members Be proficient in Blue Yonder Factory Planning Tool, Tableau, Google Sheets and Oracle EBS system Track and report issues Define and measure success metrics Actively improve processes and participate in Kaizen

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
2+ years of Planning Experience
Experience and knowledge of Planning principles, methodologies and tools like Blue Yonder Factory Planning, Oracle EBS, Tableau and Google Sheets.
Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal.
Excellent active listening skills.
Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
Forward looking with a holistic approach.
Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.
Problem solving and root cause identification skills.
Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization.
Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.
Acute business acumen and understanding of Planning Tools and factory processes.
Familiarity with Planning approaches and phases of product life cycles

Responsibilities

Apply a structured Planning methodology and release Hardware and Software Orders that impact Elgin Factory and Contract Manufacturing partners
Assess Inventory, Shortage, Excess and Obsolescence
Create Planning strategy working with various stakeholders including Supply Planning
Identify, analyze, prepare risk mitigation for Supply Shortages
Consult and coach team functional members
Support communication efforts
Support and engage senior leaders when and where necessary
Coordinate efforts with continuous Improvement working with team members
Be proficient in Blue Yonder Factory Planning Tool, Tableau, Google Sheets and Oracle EBS system
Track and report issues
Define and measure success metrics
Actively improve processes and participate in Kaizen