Dynamic Production Scheduler - Cross-Functional Delivery

KYOCERA AVX Corporation; Harborcreek Township (Erie County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Corporation in Erie, PA is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage order fulfillment and coordinate with production to prioritize and schedule orders across three shifts.

The role emphasizes maximizing output, meeting delivery requirements, and collaborating with Sales and Customer Service to handle delays and substitutions while leveraging inventory and substitutions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing or inventory control.
• Must be able to use Excel-based queries to assist in performing various job functions.
• Ability to work under pressure and interface well with internal/external customers.
• Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and email etiquette.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production for all primary and secondary equipment according to customer requirements across three shifts.
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Review and book orders on float daily and appropriately schedule incoming customer orders.
• Communicate with Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, and Production on expedites and new requirements as needed.
• Review customer forecasts for errors and potential supply problems; notify customer service and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Analyze pull-ins and new orders to ensure deliveries can be met without harming service on other orders.
• Identify pull-ins to achieve monthly sales goals.
• Complete reroute, split, and/or transfer product to maximize customer service and utilize inventories.
• Monitor WIP and coordinate with production to resolve delays.
• Use internal resale system to satisfy orders.
• Advise on safety stock levels and changes to production planning.
• Process and disposition returned material authorizations; restock, scrap, or rework as needed.
• Cover and support other schedulers as needed.
• Provide support to customer service regarding excess stores, materials, and substitutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Under pressure performance

Analytical ability

Excel-based queries

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

KYOCERA AVX Corporation in Erie, PA is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage order fulfillment and coordinate with production to prioritize and schedule orders across three shifts.

The role emphasizes maximizing output, meeting delivery requirements, and collaborating with Sales and Customer Service to handle delays and substitutions while leveraging inventory and substitutions as needed.