Planner Scheduler

Mactac North America•Ontario, CA

About The Position

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.

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.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, One-Note and Visio acceptable.
Strong Math and typing skills.
Experience with ERP system preferred
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.

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. 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.)
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
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