Planner/Scheduler I

l d mccauley LLC. • Orchard Park, NY

11d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

McGard LLC is seeking a highly talented and motivated Planner/Scheduler I to join their dynamic team. McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years, specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. The company is a global leader in its field, committed to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. This role is on the 1st Shift, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with flexible hours, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One (1) or more years’ experience in manufacturing, planning, scheduling, logistics, ERP systems or supply chain operation and analysis preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge in supply chain, operations, planning, and forecasting techniques.
• Must be able to effectively manage projects.
• Should be driven by known project constraints, due dates, and cost constraints.
• May work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve end-user questions regarding merchandise, service, and billing.
• Ensure all necessary work orders are released and any accompanying paperwork needed is attached.
• Plan production to meet customer ship/delivery requirement dates and ensure launch dates provided by QA, Sales, and Engineering are met.
• Prepare production orders for the McGard assembly floor to meet daily production needs.
• Perform inventory management according to company policies, investigate discrepancies, and enter information correctly in the system.
• Investigate shortage discrepancies in inventory from production orders and request cycle counts, making adjustments to inventory if needed.
• Attend and participate in all weekly board meetings, especially when communicating scheduling and production needs with operations, purchasing, and engineering.
• Assist necessary departments in coordinating and planning customer orders and deliveries, identifying delivery exceptions and providing alternate solutions.
• Assist in the inventory obsolescence process by requesting/analyzing parts and quantities and contributing to conversations with Sales, QA, and/or Engineering to keep or scrap.
• Assist in prioritizing weekly job lists for different departments and work centers as needed.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor material movement in the production cycle to ensure continuous operations.
• Monitor material shortages and provide immediate resolution. Contact required McGard inventory or floor employees for assistance if inventory count needs to be verified.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve processes in the area of responsibility.
• Work with floor Supervisors/Leads and research any open orders over one week brought to attention.
• Ensure all requests from the Customer Service department have been met, issuing orders or adjusting inventory accordingly.
• Keep information, such as training documentation and work instructions, current for planning and capacity management processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 10 company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment
• On-site walking trail
• Convenience cafeteria
• Supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED