Night-Shift Production Planner (Contract) - SAP/APO

Controls & Automation Consultants LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Controls & Automation Consultants LLC located in Hickory, North Carolina, is seeking a contract employee for plant scheduling and supply chain functions. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years experience, strong knowledge of SAP/APO, and excellent communication skills.

This position involves optimizing production, releasing schedules, and collaborating with teams to ensure customer satisfaction. Pay rate is $20-$30 per hour with overtime at time and a half, over a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in plant scheduling, supply chain functions, or customer care functions.
• Experience in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule orders utilizing SAP/APO for a given product line.
• Release and schedule production orders using optimization tools.
• Measure actual production results against the production plan.
• Facilitate adjustments to ATP as required.
• Update ATP tools with latest bookings.
• Communicate with management and customer care to update order status.
• Optimize finished goods and key raw material allocation.

Skills

APO and ERP system (SAP) knowledge

Strong analytical abilities

Collaboration and team spirit

Effective communication skills

Process oriented

Skilled in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

APICS, ISM or SCORE certification

Job description

Controls & Automation Consultants LLC located in Hickory, North Carolina, is seeking a contract employee for plant scheduling and supply chain functions. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years experience, strong knowledge of SAP/APO, and excellent communication skills.

This position involves optimizing production, releasing schedules, and collaborating with teams to ensure customer satisfaction. Pay rate is $20-$30 per hour with overtime at time and a half, over a 6-month contract.