Production Scheduler

ATC Drivetrain•Oklahoma City, OK

41d

About The Position

Coordinates activities involved with procuring direct materials for the organization. Track performance of assigned purchases, inventories, cost, suppliers, and other variables. Ensure customer satisfaction through correct inventory held to produce goods as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer proficiency
Effective communication with all position levels
Project management experience
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Team facilitation skills
Demonstrated success in interfacing with other disciplines
Knowledge of parts management
Knowledge of production planning
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Must be able to read and understand English.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business or purchasing related experience
Experience in remanufacturing (highly preferred)
Experience with Automotive purchasing/sourcing (preferred)
APICS/NAPM certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manages vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, MOQ's, and delivery.
Review attrition rates and current trends to head off problems. Work with Engineering/Production for accurate data and understanding.
Review and approve purchasing documents for adequacy of specified requirements prior to release.
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Reviews invoice discrepancies for payment.
Recommends projects to reduce inventories and to improve supply chain processes.
Track ALL cost changes, submits for review and approval with Accounting, Business Development, and Customers as applicable.
Track SREA and Alerts for successful implementation and ensuring appropriate inventory levels
Develop PFEP and item master entries
Responsible for successful, on-time program launches as assigned and submitting/analyzing request for quotes as required.
Oversight of supplier forecasts and ensure understanding and commitment from suppliers to secure products needed to support ATC production
Work with suppliers to increase performance through reports and phone conferences
Develop listing of "At Risk" parts and suppliers
Responsible for adherence to policies, procedures and instructions of the quality management systems.