Finite Scheduler

Panelmatic • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH, specializing in the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels for manufacturing industries. The company has expanded to serve clients globally, providing control packages for major corporations across diverse sectors such as chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities. Panelmatic is recognized for its high-quality, custom-built control packages, comprehensive service, and extensive technological and manufacturing expertise, ensuring adherence to both domestic and international standards. They are equipped to manage large and intricate projects efficiently, from initial sales to final delivery. The Finite Scheduler is responsible for the procurement of parts, materials, supplies, and equipment essential for production, alongside managing stock inventory. Key duties include processing and maintaining purchase orders and reports, executing expedite and de-expedite actions to uphold the production schedule and foster positive cash flow. The role also involves monitoring inventory levels, collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless operations, and identifying, comparing, and negotiating delivery terms and prices with suppliers. Adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and Panelmatic's code of conduct is also a critical aspect of this position.

Requirements

• Responsible for the procurement of parts and materials, supplies and equipment for production and maintaining stock inventory.
• Completes and maintains related purchase orders and reports.
• Performs expedite and de-expedite activities as required to maintain production schedule and promote positive cash flow.
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with departments to ensure that operations are smooth and uninterrupted.
• Locates, compares, negotiates part deliveries and prices with suppliers.
• Monitors and follows applicable laws and regulations, as well as Panelmatic code of conduct requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or similar
• CPIM certification
• Experience with Syteline
• Expertise with MS Excel and MS Project
• Experience with custom manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Purchase the highest quality material at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts.
• Develops and ensures all elements of the purchase commitment are completed with proper required approvals.
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy and completeness, prepares and processes assigned purchase order.
• Monitors ideal inventory levels; reorders and purchases items needed for inventory replenishment to ensure on-time delivery while maximizing turns and minimizing carrying cost.
• Reviews order acknowledgments for item, cost and delivery date accuracy and updates the system, as well as notifying PMs and/or manufacturing of updates as necessary.
• Expedites (or de-expedites) the delivery of purchases as necessary.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that materials come in on time, and in the event of problems will trace shipments and follow up on undelivered material.
• Confer with staff, users and suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable goods/services and determine corrective action.
• Sources and provides material costs and availability to estimating, sales and engineering teams for potential new business opportunities and/or change orders.
• Provides recommendations regarding materials to other functional groups to drive toward cost savings and/or improved product availability.
• Developing and maintaining rapport, trust, and constructive and cooperative working relationships with suppliers and Panelmatic teammates.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, auditing or verifying information or data, and maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Assists in annual physical inventory activities and/or cycle counting as required.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed