Scheduling

Gordon, Inc. • Bossier City, LA

7d

About The Position

The Scheduler will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the facility.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as M1.
• Works well as a productive member of a team.
• High school diploma, preferred.
• At least five years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
• Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve customer needs.
• Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
• Negotiates with outside supply vendors; ensures accurate and timely delivery of orders.
• Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
• Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
• Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
• Follows all safety rules.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED