Planner Scheduler

Aston Carter•Franklin Township, NJ

8d•$77,126 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Planner Scheduler owns day-to-day work order management and short-term production scheduling in a complex manufacturing environment. The role releases, prioritizes, sequences, tracks, and closes work orders in SAP, adjusting schedules as real-time shop-floor conditions and priorities change. It ensures SAP data accuracy, drives timely completion of open and late work orders, and collaborates with Manufacturing and other stakeholders to maintain production flow and schedule adherence. This is a permanent role based in Somerset, New Jersey. It is described as a hybrid position and involves working closely with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers on the shop floor. The manufacturing environment produces and services complex machines used to create devices for the digital age, with a focus on advanced technology, problem-solving, collaboration, and material science and production needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, or Production Control; preferably in complex electromechanical equipment manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience building and adjusting production schedules and owning end-to-end work-order execution.
Hands-on experience using SAP MRP in manufacturing for material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and supply chain operations.
Strong understanding of MRP outputs as execution signals rather than long-range supply-planning tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to make frequent, time-sensitive scheduling decisions with a strong production execution mindset.
Comfort working directly with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers on the shop floor.
Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action and schedule recovery.
Detail-oriented approach and strong ownership of work orders, commitments, and data accuracy.
Clear, concise communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting low-volume, long-lead production environments.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, WIP control, and production flow.
Experience in complex, cutting-edge manufacturing environments supporting advanced technology and material science solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing, project management, and supply chain functions.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and real-time decision-making demands.

Responsibilities

Own daily work order management in SAP, including release, prioritization, sequencing, tracking, and closure.
Execute and adjust short-term production schedules in response to real-time shop-floor conditions and changing priorities.
Monitor open, in-process, and late work orders; drive timely completion and implement recovery actions when needed.
Re-prioritize and reschedule work orders to address material shortages, rework requirements, and capacity constraints.
Maintain accurate SAP work order data, including status, lead times, priorities, and completion information.
Act on MRP exception messages to maintain production flow and prevent work-order delays.
Support implementation of engineering change notices (ECNs) and MRB dispositions within active work orders.
Coordinate with Manufacturing to align job priorities and resolve shop-floor execution issues.
Communicate clear, concise updates and risks affecting work-order completion and schedule adherence to stakeholders.
Collaborate directly with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers on time-sensitive scheduling decisions.
Use SAP MRP to support material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and supply chain operations.
Balance competing priorities while maintaining schedule integrity and a strong production execution focus.
Build and adjust detailed production schedules in low-volume, long-lead production environments.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts involving production flow, WIP control, and Lean Manufacturing practices where applicable.