Planner Scheduler

Mactac North America•Ontario, CA

About The Position

Position Summary Conduct advanced slitter/sheeter asset scheduling of WIP/FNG products, finished goods (FNG) purchasing, and basic inventory planning processes. The primary responsibilities are the development and communication of centralized WIP/FNG scheduling processes and efficiencies for select plant assets and the MACtac-owned Distribution Centers, advanced purchasing activity and reporting tools, inventory planning and optimization which strive to meet service, quality and productivity goals. Required Experience: Must have very strong communication skills, both oral and written, to successfully interact with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Inventory Planners, R D, QA and Sales/Marketing. Strong administrative, organizational and prioritization skills to handle large volumes of email, paper and data. Very strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel mandatory. Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, One-Note and Visio acceptable. Strong Math and typing skills. Experience with ERP system preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED Bachelor's Degree in Management, Supply Chain or technical-related discipline (math, etc.) or equivalent experience is preferred. 5 or more years' experience in Purchasing or Scheduling. Functional knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and purchasing. Duties & Responsibilities Finishing (scheduling/sheeting): Plans and schedules slitting equipment to maintain a constant work schedule based on manufacturing capacity, commercial needs and business lead times. Develops centralized network plan for converting sequences on assets to optimize waste, capacity, fill rate, and efficiencies by utilizing optimization software, such as X-Trim, or through block scheduling, lean flow, etc. Works closely with Manufacturing, Inventory Planners, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing to establish priorities, replenishment timing and manufacturing efficiencies. Updates the MACtac scheduling system and X-Trim (as required) for orders on assigned assets. This includes importing and sequencing shop orders and customer orders, monitoring run times, truing up/re-sequencing of shop order and imputing other data as required. Works to complete orders on time document & communicates any unexpected delays to MFG Plants, DC's and Customer Service through Fill Rate Exception/Resolutions Process. Works closely with Manufacturing, Customer Service and Sales/Marketing to help balance the asset backlog. Communicates all changes to the finishing lead-times to Customer Service, Sales and Marketing. Working with Corporate Inventory Planners, reviews FNG replenishment/TRR for finishing orders. Integrate with Manufacturing and Inventory Planners to establish FIFO procedures, inactive material dispositions, scheduling "true-ups" and service exceptions. Ensure appropriate finishing and replenishments planned for all required Supply Agreements/Blanket Purchase Orders. Upon appropriate approvals for R D, PILOT and PE trials/orders, immediately schedule, customer trials/slitting requests. Coordinate specific instructions (sequencing, ship dates, converting/packaging, etc.) with Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, Customer Service and/or R D/PE representative Processes change orders from Customer Service and coordinates expedite requests with Manufacturing & Logistics. Confirms all changes, and provides updated shop order copies to Manufacturing. Conduct transfer order planning of Finish Goods (FNG), directly off finishing assets from MFG Plants to distribution centers. Respond to daily inquiries regarding finishing/ship dates, lead times, block sequence, business rules, inventories, etc. Lead/Report Daily Production Planning Meetings with Plants and/or Distribution Centers. Coordinate closely with Inventory Planners, R D, Sourcing and Sales/Marketing on all product transitions. Assist with basic part/system set-up procedures (DRP, buffers, TRR's, etc.) FNG Advanced Purchasing/Planning: All Purchase Duties of Planner/Scheduler II (refer Planner/Scheduler Level II position) Create/Manage purchase orders to procure advanced FNG items for Stock (Special Circumstance Orders), Marketing/Sales Samples or Trials and Management of Multiple Buy Area Purchase Order Management (i.e. NO MATCH, 2-WAY, 3-WAY Purchase Orders) Manage and Update Approved FNG Price Increases from Vendors through MACtac/Bemis ERP System including the management and the ability to acquire quoted from vendors, update purchase orders for price-break concessions, order-quantity break concessions, and costing to match order acknowledgements. Manage the purchase of Vendor Private Label Programs, including the planning and/or creation of purchase orders on direct and/or indirect supplies Manage the day-to-day planning of purchased FNG products under supply agreement/contract items Receive/Manage approved FNG items for stock and drop-ship into MACtac/Bemis Sharepoint system - all offline approvals with accounts payable to resolve errors (non-inventory items, payment, invoicing, etc...) Follow-up with approved vendors, steam ship lines/airline service carriers to track shipments and update ship dates through MACtac/Bemis ERP system for Domestic and International Purchases. Coordinate with Customer Service, Sales/Marketing, R D, Manufacturing and/or Inventory Planners regarding advanced special circumstance orders. Understand/Apply all pertinent International Import Purchasing terminology/processes: INCO-terms, international-based traffic terminology, Freight Forwarder/Cross Dock Operations, Air Freight Processes Inventory Planner for Retail/EPP : Manage New Product Introductions, inventory transitions, R D Experimental transitions discontinuation/obsolete, aging, and FIFO inventory with Marketing/Sales/Plant/Vendor. Plan/Manage and Forecast of Purchased FNG (Retail & EPP) Products through MACtac ERP System. Primary Lead for Part Set-up Process for Retail Products through MACtac ERP system. Works to complete orders on time document & communicates any unexpected delays to MFG Plants, DC's and Customer Service through Fill Rate Exception/Resolutions Process Scope: Physical Requirements: This person works within an office environment with limited time spent in the manufacturing facility. The noise level in the facility is usually moderate and hearing protection may be required in posted areas. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as foot protection & eye protection are mandatory for all activities in the Plant. Direct Reports: No Work Authorization: Legal authorization to work in the US is required. Relocation Eligibility: Ineligible for Relocation Travel: Up to 5% Company Overview: For over 60 years, Mactac has been a leader in the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) industry, offering a full range of adhesive solutions, including acrylic, rubber, hot melt, solvent, emulsion, and UV technologies. As a vertically integrated company with six specialized divisions, we serve diverse markets such as label printing, packaging, retail display, automotive, medical devices, and more. Built on a foundation of innovation, integrity, and reliability, Mactac delivers world-class technology and customer service to provide the best solutions for your adhesive needs. Disclaimers: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not send agency resumes to our website or Mactac and affiliated employees.

Requirements

Must have very strong communication skills, both oral and written, to successfully interact with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Inventory Planners, R D, QA and Sales/Marketing.
Strong administrative, organizational and prioritization skills to handle large volumes of email, paper and data.
Very strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel mandatory.
Strong Math and typing skills.
High School Diploma/GED
5 or more years' experience in Purchasing or Scheduling.
Functional knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and purchasing.
Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, One-Note and Visio acceptable.
Experience with ERP system preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Management, Supply Chain or technical-related discipline (math, etc.) or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and schedules slitting equipment to maintain a constant work schedule based on manufacturing capacity, commercial needs and business lead times.
Develops centralized network plan for converting sequences on assets to optimize waste, capacity, fill rate, and efficiencies by utilizing optimization software, such as X-Trim, or through block scheduling, lean flow, etc.
Works closely with Manufacturing, Inventory Planners, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing to establish priorities, replenishment timing and manufacturing efficiencies.
Updates the MACtac scheduling system and X-Trim (as required) for orders on assigned assets.
Works to complete orders on time document & communicates any unexpected delays to MFG Plants, DC's and Customer Service through Fill Rate Exception/Resolutions Process.
Works closely with Manufacturing, Customer Service and Sales/Marketing to help balance the asset backlog.
Communicates all changes to the finishing lead-times to Customer Service, Sales and Marketing.
Working with Corporate Inventory Planners, reviews FNG replenishment/TRR for finishing orders.
Integrate with Manufacturing and Inventory Planners to establish FIFO procedures, inactive material dispositions, scheduling "true-ups" and service exceptions.
Ensure appropriate finishing and replenishments planned for all required Supply Agreements/Blanket Purchase Orders.
Upon appropriate approvals for R D, PILOT and PE trials/orders, immediately schedule, customer trials/slitting requests.
Coordinate specific instructions (sequencing, ship dates, converting/packaging, etc.) with Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, Customer Service and/or R D/PE representative
Processes change orders from Customer Service and coordinates expedite requests with Manufacturing & Logistics.
Confirms all changes, and provides updated shop order copies to Manufacturing.
Conduct transfer order planning of Finish Goods (FNG), directly off finishing assets from MFG Plants to distribution centers.
Respond to daily inquiries regarding finishing/ship dates, lead times, block sequence, business rules, inventories, etc.
Lead/Report Daily Production Planning Meetings with Plants and/or Distribution Centers.
Coordinate closely with Inventory Planners, R D, Sourcing and Sales/Marketing on all product transitions.
Assist with basic part/system set-up procedures (DRP, buffers, TRR's, etc.)
Create/Manage purchase orders to procure advanced FNG items for Stock (Special Circumstance Orders), Marketing/Sales Samples or Trials and Management of Multiple Buy Area Purchase Order Management (i.e. NO MATCH, 2-WAY, 3-WAY Purchase Orders)
Manage and Update Approved FNG Price Increases from Vendors through MACtac/Bemis ERP System including the management and the ability to acquire quoted from vendors, update purchase orders for price-break concessions, order-quantity break concessions, and costing to match order acknowledgements.
Manage the purchase of Vendor Private Label Programs, including the planning and/or creation of purchase orders on direct and/or indirect supplies
Manage the day-to-day planning of purchased FNG products under supply agreement/contract items
Receive/Manage approved FNG items for stock and drop-ship into MACtac/Bemis Sharepoint system - all offline approvals with accounts payable to resolve errors (non-inventory items, payment, invoicing, etc...)
Follow-up with approved vendors, steam ship lines/airline service carriers to track shipments and update ship dates through MACtac/Bemis ERP system for Domestic and International Purchases.
Coordinate with Customer Service, Sales/Marketing, R D, Manufacturing and/or Inventory Planners regarding advanced special circumstance orders.
Understand/Apply all pertinent International Import Purchasing terminology/processes: INCO-terms, international-based traffic terminology, Freight Forwarder/Cross Dock Operations, Air Freight Processes
Manage New Product Introductions, inventory transitions, R D Experimental transitions discontinuation/obsolete, aging, and FIFO inventory with Marketing/Sales/Plant/Vendor.
Plan/Manage and Forecast of Purchased FNG (Retail & EPP) Products through MACtac ERP System.
Primary Lead for Part Set-up Process for Retail Products through MACtac ERP system.