Production Scheduler

Job Description

Job Summary: As a key driver to the development and delivery of the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, the Production Scheduler  will prepare advanced reporting and critical analysis to provide production planning for several product lines. The candidate must have a strong understanding of how to provide meaningful and actionable information utilizing several different types of data.  The information being presented needs to be accurate and detailed in order to facilitate an effective decision-making. Effective analysis will balance demand and supply to ensure smooth production planning.

Job Responsibilities

 Essential Functions, Key Tasks, & Responsibilities: (include the following, other duties may be assigned)
Builds and manages tools and processes that support key objectives such as demand, capacity, and supply planning, inventory modeling, service,  plan optimization, and gap analysis.  Develops advanced analytical tools and reporting to support the entire Production planning process
Coordinates and leads cross functional efforts that identify key improvement opportunities, then designs a plan of action, executes the plan, reports the results, and ensures sustainability.
Prepares the Product line forecast to support the monthly business reviews retrieving inputs from Sales and Aftermarket functions, Operations, and Materials Management.
Creates, monitors, and maintains Planning  metrics and key performance indicators, identifying potential risks and opportunities
Consolidates and analyzes demand and supply information for the operational, tactical, and strategic plans, and uses data to drive on-time delivery, establish lead times, inventory turns.
Work with operations to optimize production efficiencies with a focus on cycle times, batch sizes, and shift strategies.
Once the plan is in place helps facilitate cross-functional communication between all levels of the organization to support new product launches.  This might include line extensions, promotions, discontinuations, or other actions all based upon decision-making modeling of process flow, inventory levels, costs of manufacturing, and distribution and transportation.
Determine target inventory and planning method policies for major products with input from business and segment leaders.

Support decision-making and the improvement of critical processes including Production Scheduling, Materials Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory Planning and Capacity Management. 
Drive resolution to operational issues, while keeping cross-functional partners aware of supply and service issues by providing facts
 

Background & Skills

Required Qualifications: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
o    Minimum 2 year degree in Business, Engineering or Supply or a similar technical field.
o    Experience in Sales forecasting, Demand Planning along with operational experience.
o    Strong computer skills working with Microsoft Suites , MS Excel , Power Bi, SQL  and working knowledge of ERP process is a requirement.
o    Strong analytical problem resolution skills, and able to manage multiple projects at a time.
o    Strong analytical and problem resolution skills along with the ability to communicate results both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education, Skills, Experience, and/or Languages that are nice to have but not required):
o    APICS CPIM Certification or related Supply Chain Certifications
o    Advanced knowledge of data analysis and business modeling
o    Intermediate understanding of Supply Chain principles including Demand Management, Operations Planning and Master Production Planning

Other Competencies:
o    Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with internal customers, internal/external suppliers and team members at all levels.
o    Experience working with and leading cross functional teams with remotely located team members and stakeholders.
o    Strong oral and written communication skills.

 

 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals w