Planner/Scheduler (62239)

Frymaster•Shreveport, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner/Scheduler sits at the center of everything that happens on our plant floor. This role owns the full flow of parts and schedules — sizing the parts we manufacture so we never run short or build excess, managing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) as designs evolve (substituting parts, using up existing inventory, and scheduling new parts to seamlessly take over for parts being replaced), evaluating warranty and customer returns through our rework process to determine reuse potential, and scheduling our assembly lines to hit customer-requested ship dates. Our department is one of the most dynamic and fast-moving in the company right now: we are actively modernizing our planning tools, our data, and our processes, and this role is central to that transformation. This position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Shipping to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
2–5 years of experience in manufacturing planning or scheduling
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Familiarity with capacity planning and forecasting
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong communication skills
Excellent cross-functional communication skills; comfortable working with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Shipping
Embraces change and continuous improvement; eager to help modernize department tools and processes
Interacts effectively with all levels of management and staff
Must be able to stand/walk on a concrete floor or sit for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Experience with ECN processes, MRP/parts planning, or rework and returns evaluation is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze demand, capacity, and material availability to ensure feasible production plans
Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize workflow and reduce bottlenecks
Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes
Size parts using statistically sound inventory methods to prevent shortages while avoiding excess and obsolete inventory
Manage the planning and scheduling impact of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), including part substitutions, use-up strategies, and seamless cutover scheduling for replaced parts
Evaluate parts returned from the field through warranty and customer returns to determine rework, reuse, or disposition
Schedule assembly lines to align production with customer-requested ship dates
Champion and help drive change as the department modernizes its planning tools and processes
Provide liaison between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Shipping
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory targets
Monitor shop floor progress and adjust schedules to respond to production disruptions or priority changes
Track key metrics such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory levels, and capacity utilization
Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems
Manage the ECN process for the department — coordinating part substitutions, using up existing inventory, and scheduling new parts to seamlessly take over for parts being phased out
Review parts returned from the field (warranty and customer returns) through the rework process and determine whether they can be reworked or repurposed into other assemblies
Apply statistical sizing methods (e.g., periodic order-up-to, safety stock) to set min/max and reorder levels that prevent shortages without creating excess inventory
Schedule assembly lines to meet customer-requested ship dates, and communicate part and pick requirements clearly to the picking team to ensure on-time delivery to the line
Assist in S&OP or demand planning processes