Operations Scheduler

ITT Inc. - English US•East Hempfield Township, PA

23d•$72,300 - $107,500•Onsite

About The Position

ITT Engineered Valves is looking for a Planner to join their team in Lancaster, PA. The Planner will be working closely with Production Supervision, plans the production of configured items and/or manufactured components and keeps the production plan in sync with customer demand or the next level demand.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED required.
1+ years of planning experience is preferred but will accept 2+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
Self-starter
Excellent communication skills and enjoys working with a diverse employee base.
Highly proficient in the use of MRP and ERP systems (SAP preferred) as well as MS Office.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to navigate multiple priorities and take accountability
Highly organized and multitasking.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or similar field strongly preferred.
CPIM/CPM certification is desirable.
Additional coursework or seminars in materials management is preferred.
Previous use of databases a plus.
Knowledge of manufacturing organization structure, policies, and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Releases shop orders for assigned configured items and/or components in accordance with the planning data in the item master records and within established lead times.
Monitors capacity of critical work centers and attempts to balance demand with capacity through the order release process, use of alternate routings, de-expedite or expedite messages, etc.
Monitors accuracy of planning data and recommends changes.
Expedites/de-expedites material as required
Coordinates part number changes with shop floor personnel.
Maintains data on released shop orders.
Quotes/issues delivery dates to Customer Service.
Reschedules orders based on current information and advises the next level Planner or Customer Service Representative of the changes.
Maintains knowledge and provides assistance to Inventory Management & Warehouse Management.
Monitors on-time performance of the products/components they are planning and recommends changes to improve results.
Other duties as assigned.