Planner Scheduler

ANDRITZ; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz in the United States seeks a senior materials management leader to direct purchasing planning, production control, and scheduling for economical operations.

You will oversee inventory control, demand forecasting, supplier coordination, and SOP alignment while driving cost reductions and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all materials management activities, including inventory control, planning, and scheduling.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment.
• Manage inventory levels to balance product availability while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.
• Coordinate demand forecasting and supply planning based on customer orders, production requirements, and business objectives.
• Monitor material availability and address shortages, excess inventory, and supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, engineering, distribution, quality, and sales teams to align material requirements with business needs.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Develop master production schedules based on customer demand and forecasted requirements.
• Balance capacity, labor, equipment, and material availability to meet production goals.
• Review schedule performance and adjust plans to changing priorities and constraints.
• Manage, coach, develop materials, planning, and scheduling personnel

Job description

Directs all phases of materials management involving supervision and coordination of activities and functions essential to economical and effective operation of purchasing planning, production control and scheduling, materials control and distribution functions.

• Lead and oversee all materials management activities, including inventory control, planning, and scheduling.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment.
• Manage inventory levels to balance product availability while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.
• Coordinate demand forecasting and supply planning based on customer orders, production requirements, and business objectives.
• Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages, excess inventory, and supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, engineering, distribution, quality, and sales teams to align material requirements with business needs.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, components, and finished goods to meet operational requirements.
• Work with distribution and warehousing to ensure on-time shipment and delivery of products to customers and internal facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, EH&S standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Sales and Operations Planning (SOP/S&OP) processes by aligning demand forecasts with supply capabilities.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage planning, scheduling, inventory, and procurement activities.
• Develop master production schedules based on customer demand and forecasted requirements.
• Balance capacity, labor, equipment, and material availability to meet production goals.
• Review schedule performance and adjust plans to address changing priorities and constraints.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive corrective actions when targets are not met.
• Manage, coach, develop materials, planning, and scheduling personnel to achieve operational objectives.