Planner & Scheduling Coordinator

AMETEK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Planner to coordinate timely deliveries and optimize inventory within the supply chain. You will schedule technicians and equipment, oversee budgets, and ensure work remains on schedule while communicating lead times to customer service.

The role requires strong planning and scheduling skills, proficiency in Excel and SAP, and a keen attention to detail. Travel about 10% and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of planning and scheduling.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure and compute amounts as needed.
• Effective verbal communication with management and coworkers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work orders and specifications; write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Generate master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation; release production work orders.
• Expedite parts for customers and operations to meet schedules and adapt to unforeseen changes.
• Evaluate exception requests and communicate approvals or disapprovals.
• Review engineering changes and locate parts to meet revision requirements.
• Create rework orders for parts that need rework.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Initiative

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Some college preferred

High School Diploma or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP ERP

Job description

Summary of Position

A Planner facilitates the timely planning of deliveries within a supply chain. They optimize inventory planning to meet service, cost, and delivery objectives. Planners oversee logistics and schedule resources (technicians/equipment), manage budgets, and ensure that work is on schedule and timelines/lead times are communicated to the customer service team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Generate master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times; release production work orders.
• Expedite parts for customers and operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Evaluate exception requests and communicate approval or disapproval to appropriate individuals.
• Approve customer purchase orders; determine lead time information; when customers need less time than normal lead time, evaluate material availability to determine how the request fits within material availability and scheduling requirements.
• Review engineering change notices and locate parts to meet latest revision requirements.
• Create rework orders for parts that need rework.

Education

• Some college preferred
• High School Diploma or relevant experience

Experience

• Solid understanding of planning and scheduling.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure and compute amounts such as discounts, interest, and percent.
• Effective verbal communication skills in one‑on‑one situations with management and coworkers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work orders, blueprints, and specifications; write routine reports and correspondence.
• Application of common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions; ability to handle problems involving multiple variables; perform repetitive mental functions.
• Proficiency with software and equipment used in the department, including Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Professional interaction and development of strong working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, vendors, and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Dependability, ability to follow instructions, respond to direction, and take responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative, willingness to ask for and offer help, and ability to work independently without prompting.
• Prioritization and planning of work activities; efficient time use; meeting deadlines.

Direct Reports

• None

Typical Working Conditions

• Work conducted mostly indoors in a shop type environment.
• Limited exposure to heat or cold when walking from one building to another or when bay doors are opened for shipping and receiving activities.
• PPE such as safety glasses and safety‑toed shoes are required in designated working areas.

Essential Physical Tasks

• Work conducted mostly indoors in a shop type environment.
• Limited exposure to heat or cold when walking from one building to another or when bay doors are opened for shipping and receiving activities.
• Use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety‑toed shoes in designated working areas.

Other

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green‑card holder due to government contracts.
• Travel required approximately 10% of the time.

Compensation

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

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