Planner Scheduler Sr

Amcor•Oshkosh, WI

11d

About The Position

This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a schedule that will efficiently utilize the available manufacturing resources to meet customer demand and to maintain optimal inventory levels. The production scheduler will utilize MRP as well as knowledge of the manufacturing processes to anticipate and resolve problems and enhance customer service. The position requires the incumbent to communicate clearly and openly with both operations personnel regarding production schedules and the supply chain group regarding capacity and material issues. The incumbent must actively participate in problem solving and process improvements with operations, team members and customer service. The senior planner will provide mentorship and back-up coverage for other roles within the department including material planning and other process scheduling.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with other functional areas in order to build trusted relationships.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Ability to handle frequent interruptions, meets tight deadlines, and handles conflict in an effective manner.
Strong analytical skillset; Demonstrated ability to organize resources and analyse alternatives to make effective decisions.
Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including logistics, manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.
Demonstration of thoroughness and attention to detail.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or a related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totalling 7+ years.
Experience working in Supply Chain, preferably with experience in some or all of these areas: Production Scheduling, Logistics, Operations, Customer Service, or Finance.
Excellent computer skills in MS Office including advanced skills in Excel; minimum 2 years ERP systems experience, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain production schedules for each operation to successfully meet customer demand while also optimizing inventory and minimizing machine changeovers.
Analyze and create operating schedules that support maximizing machine and labor efficiency and efficiently utilize material and storage space resources while meeting customer requirements.
Manage scheduling and confer with department leads to evaluate production schedule status.
Communicate daily with internal and external customers as to status of all open orders/jobs.
Provide management visibility over work-in-progress, material availability, and potential production issues, ensuring that personnel, equipment, tools, materials and services are available as needed.
Work with internal customers to coordinate schedules and establish priorities when required to prevent customer service issues.
Make or recommend revisions to planned production schedules as necessary when schedules cannot be met, including preparing back-up schedules.
Provide solutions, creative and logistical, to problems concerning production, shipments, shortages, changes and cancellation of orders.
Manage the volume of work orders issued to the floor.
Ensure work orders are issued to the floor with both available raw stock and/or capacity available.
Utilize a combination of created and released work orders to manage the flow of work sent to production while maintaining a short-term finite schedule.
Provide mentorship and back up coverage for material planners and production schedulers.
Lead projects or project steps within a broader project related to capital or customer mix changes.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)