Planner/Scheduler

SPX FLOW • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production and material plans that support customer demand and operational efficiency. This role ensures accurate release of work packets, timely processing of purchasing requisitions, effective capacity loading, and proactive shortage management using SAP planning tools. The Planner works cross‑functionally with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to align materials, schedules, and priorities, ensuring on‑time delivery and optimized resource utilization

Requirements

• Ability to apply mathematical calculations and use common sense to plan and schedule replenishment orders utilizing the ERP system, as well as schedule-reschedule customer orders as required
• Ability to multi-task, managing priorities and scheduled deadlines
• Ability to problem solve variables and apply relative “best practices” to a situation
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, with proficiency using Word and Excel spreadsheets, and standard office equipment
• Ability to generate and/or maintain detailed excel spreadsheets for reports and metrics
• Ability to positively interface, communicate, and partner with all levels of the organization including internal and external contacts
• A self-starter who is solutions driven with the ability to produce results
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset
• Experience in production planning, materials management, or supply chain operations.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP PP and MM module, or in other equivalent ERP system and functions.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Production Packet Planning & Release Plan and release production packets according to the production schedule and demand priorities. Ensure all released packets contain correct BOMs, routings, and quantities.
• Purchasing Requisition Management Release purchasing requisitions to ensure timely procurement of components and raw materials. Coordinate with the Purchasing team regarding lead times, supplier issues, and material availability.
• Production Packet Re‑Scheduling Review and adjust production packets based on material readiness, capacity constraints, and shifting customer requirements. Communicate schedule changes to Production and other stakeholders.
• Shortage Analysis & Resolution Run and analyze material shortage reports to proactively identify risks to production. Work with Material Handling, Purchasing and Quality team to resolve shortages and maintain material readiness.
• Work Center Capacity Management Perform work center capacity review and optimization, including level loading and load‑balancing across available resources. Prioritize work orders based on capacity, material readiness, and customer delivery priorities. Provide recommendations when capacity constraints require escalation or adjustment to the production plan.
• Sales Order Review & Gating Item Notes Coordinate with Master Scheduler and Production teams when assigned commodity gating items affect delivery commitments. Ensure all necessary Gating Item notes are clearly recorded and communicated in the Sales Order.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination Collaborate with Production Leads, Material Handlers, Buyers, and Master Scheduler to align planning activities with operational needs. Participate in daily or weekly planning meetings to provide updates on material readiness, schedule changes, and capacity constraints.
• Data Accuracy & Continuous Improvement Maintain system accuracy for planned orders, routing data, lead times, and capacity settings. Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce shortages, and enhance scheduling efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees