Planner/Scheduler II

Wacker Neuson Group; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Material Planner/Scheduler II to optimize production processes and ensure timely material availability. In this role, you will lead efforts in material planning, coordinate with various departments, and drive continuous improvements in production efficiency. Your expertise in production operations will be crucial in managing inventory levels and resolving scheduling discrepancies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in manufacturing and make a significant impact on the company's operational success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production orders and coordinate material availability.
• Manage internal manufacturing planning and resolve scheduling issues.

Skills

Material Planning

Production Scheduling

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Production Operations

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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The Material Planner/Scheduler II’s primary role is the material planning of specific components within a commodity group. This includes setting a production schedule and procuring purchased and manufactured materials to meet the demand put on the factory from Logistics. This position will work independently and lead/facilitate continuous process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Analyze and provide visibility of external / internal items needed for FG production orders scheduled (Machines and Kits).
2. Coordinate the availability of items needed with Commodity Planner.
3. Communicate any risk of schedule compliance to Manufacturing management for machines/kits which could be component related, machine down scenarios, resources, etc.
4. Coordinate the prioritization of assembly schedule with Commodity Planners to ensure the most efficient flow of production finished goods each week.
5. Ensure spare part transfer picklists are complete.
6. Schedule and transact weekly/daily outside warehouse material pulls.
7. Resolve delivery outbound issues associated with machines and kits.

Commodity Planning:

1. Procure raw materials to meet master production schedule.
2. Work with Purchasing to negotiate inventory levels.
3. Resolve day-to-day issues concerning scheduling, quality, and delivery problems.
4. Maintain system parameters and utilize software tools to execute the planning process efficiently.
5. Manage excess and obsolete inventory.
6. Strive to increase flexibility within the manufacturing environment to meet distribution demand.

ECN Implementation:

1. Work concurrently with other departments and core teams on new product development projects.
2. Coordinate the release of Engineering Change Notices for successful implementation within the production environment.

Internal Manufacturing Planning:

1. Prioritize internal manufactured parts needed for parent componentry and final assembly products.
2. Manage daily/weekly exception messages related to internal manufactured parts due to schedule changes or inventory discrepancies.
3. Communicate potential inventory discrepancies to inventory control personnel.
4. Work with Supervisors to ensure on-time availability of internally manufactured components.
5. Communicate any risks of schedule compliance to Managers/Supervisors.
6. Resolve issues concerning scheduling and inventory discrepancies.
7. Manage weekly orders, subcontract orders, phase in/out, scrapping, and deviations related to ECN or planning.
8. Lead internal Kanban development, setup (including ERP/SAP), and daily scheduling.

Measurements:

1. Provide detailed measurements to support company goals and objectives.
2. Utilize measurements to track progress in achieving these goals.

Safety:

1. Perform all job functions safely and maintain safety awareness.
2. Report accidents, injuries, unsafe practices, and conditions to supervisors.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Production Operations or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years planning experience.
• APICS, CPIM, or CIRM certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, and ERP systems.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning, Production, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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