Materials Planner: Production Scheduling & Inventory

Krones AG; Franklin (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) program

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Krones, Inc. in Franklin, Wisconsin, is seeking a skilled Planner/Scheduler Analyst to join our North American headquarters. This hybrid role focuses on scheduling production, managing stock, and expediting orders to meet customer dates.

The ideal candidate has 4 years in manufacturing planning, strong ERP/MRP experience, and familiarity with SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA. Excellent communication and meticulous record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 years of practical work experience as a Planner/Scheduler Analyst in an engineering/make-to-order manufacturing setting.
• Experience with an ERP or MRP system and MS Office Suite is required. Experience with SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA is preferred.
• Knowledge of S&OE and S&OP processes preferred.
• Strong communication, verbal and written.
• Interpersonal interaction and KPI creation may be required.
• Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production orders based on shop load, customer requested date, raw material availability, and other factors for spare parts orders and overhaul orders
• Schedule production orders for stocked items
• Create purchase requisitions based on customer demand and replenishment of stock
• Process exception messages generated by the system
• Expedite existing production orders and Purchase Orders to meet requested dates
• Support Overhaul Coordinators in planning and prioritizing overhaul orders to ensure on-time in-full
• Handle customer machine downtime and determine best options to restore operation
• Manage inventory levels
• Perform KPI reporting and analysis
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments regarding on-time order targets, throughput targets, material availability, and inventory targets
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Planner/Scheduler Analyst

ERP/MRP experience

SAP knowledge

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP R/3

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Krones, Inc. in Franklin, Wisconsin, is seeking a skilled Planner/Scheduler Analyst to join our North American headquarters. This hybrid role focuses on scheduling production, managing stock, and expediting orders to meet customer dates.

The ideal candidate has 4 years in manufacturing planning, strong ERP/MRP experience, and familiarity with SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA. Excellent communication and meticulous record-keeping are essential.