Planner Scheduler

Crown Technical Systems; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Technical Systems, based in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Planner Scheduler to aid materials and production functions. You will plan, schedule, and approve product releases in the production planning system based on material availability and capacity.

Responsibilities include creating production plans, inputting data, monitoring execution, and generating KPI reports. The role supports SCM, Order desk, and large customer programs, with a focus on timely ship dates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1+ year of related experience.
• Proficient in data entry and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with planning systems and production scheduling processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production releases based on material and capacity.
• Input planning data into the company system and notify purchasing.
• Monitor plan execution and address deviations to meet ship dates.
• Prepare long-term plans and forecasts (MPS, Forecast).
• Generate reports on stock levels, KPI metrics, and CFT requirements.
• Support SCM and Order desk as needed and assist with program management.

Skills

Data entry

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions that ensure safe, secure, and reliable power distribution. Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands‑on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion, we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter.

Summary

The “Planner Scheduler” will be based in Dallas, TX. This role will be In charge of helping materials and production functions. Plans, schedules, coordinates and approves product release to the production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.

Responsibilities

• Checking the possibility of the order fulfillment based on the available resources (materials, employees, equipment’s etc.), confirmation of the order.
• Preparation of production plans, input of planning data into the integrated computer system of the company, notification of the purchasing group.
• Monitoring, control of implementation of plans, starting necessary actions in case of deviations
• Preparation of long-term plans, forecasts (MPS, Forecast).
• Monitoring of system accuracy in daily/weekly bases /General Item data, routing, BOM, CFT data /non-consumed demand, planned WO's.
• Preparing of Clean to build reports, checking the material availability, replanning if necessary, informing of order desk, ECO implementation tracing.
• Monitoring of stock level, handling of stock differences.
• Preparing management and CFT specificized reports, monitoring of KPI's.
• Giving assistance, replacement in certain cases to SCM and Order desk within the CFT.
• Advises non-exempt associates regarding day-to-day priority of customer requests.
• Monitors and proactively addresses issues that impact performance to committed ship date (CSD), lead-time, response time, and inventory goals.
• Coordinates and manages high-visibility and/or important customer programs.
• May include initial customer or product startup initiatives or large customer programs.
• Coordinates with Master Scheduler to manage product life cycle and related materials availability issues.
• Drives process improvements inside and outside the area of Order Management.
• Provides input to management, reschedules, and /or interfaces with customer program management, master scheduling, customers, and production control to reschedule production in the event of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions.
• Represents Order Management on various Customer Focus Teams.
• May also help inventory control, supply chain management, material planning, and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of 1 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates operations and technical skills and comprehension of Flex’s functional standards.
• Demonstrates a general knowledge of functional concepts and a rudimentary comprehension of Flex policies and procedures.
• Has awareness of the functional impact upon work processes and other functions.
• Ability to operate data entry, office software including, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and data base systems.

Crown Technical Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Crown Technical Systems, you must complete the application process first).