Planner Scheduler

Mobotrex•Pflugerville, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner/Scheduler will analyze, plan, and create job orders to support the customer build schedule. The planner along with the area supervisor work jointly to maintain on time delivery and maintain the integrity and orderliness of all inventory locations within their area of responsibility. The Planner/Scheduler may be required to fill in as backup for other planner positions on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and speak English to satisfactory level.
Min. of 1 year of college and 10 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and processes
Strong background in MRP
Solid understanding of master scheduling and forecasting processes
Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, multiple tabs, pivot tables, linking spreadsheets)
Willingness to go to shop floor to validate schedule/line items being worked and to better understand processes to incorporate into planning
Must have experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
Must have good communication skills
Must be multi-task oriented and able to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Coordinating and developing production schedules
Take stock of inventory levels and facilitate providing necessary materials and components
Plan, schedule, coordinate and/or monitor products through the complete production cycle based on customer orders and delivery requirements
Work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements
Read and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECN) designs in a timely manner
Coordinate production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules
Make or recommend revisions to planned production schedules as necessary when schedules cannot be met
Manage shortage report and be the liaison between Operations and Purchasing
Help automate manual reports as needed
Other duties as assigned