Production Planner Scheduler II

Daikin • Faribault, MN

415d

About The Position

The Production Planner Scheduler II at Daikin Applied is responsible for planning and preparing production schedules that align with customer requirements and the manufacturing system's capabilities. This role involves collaboration with production management to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of products, while also analyzing inventory and production data to maintain optimal stock levels.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree, Technical Degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
• Knowledge of engineering change order (ECO) process and product deviation.
• Basic Knowledge of inventory control process.

Responsibilities

• Provides input to master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of assigned operations to meet shipping dates according to customer orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for specific operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Collaborates with Production management to plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, and other manufacturing operations.
• Provides data to management as required to forecast estimates and schedules of goods in process and needs for future orders.
• Analyzes inventory reports, surplus stock lists, production specifications, and plant capacity data and confers with production management and purchasing to initiate corrective measures to restore satisfactory inventory balance.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares routine inventory and production reports.
• Maintains records of in-house and on-order material.
• Prepares materials and supplies purchase orders, analyzes quotes and expedites deliveries and shipments.
• Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards, reliability of source, and considering the urgency of needs for the materials.
• Processes change orders, notifies vendors of material and quantity requirement revisions, contacts vendors regarding rate adjustments and to resolve materials issues.
• Coordinates engineering change and product deviation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• PTO
• 401K match
• Support for community involvement
• Opportunities for career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree