Production Planner

Schneider Electric USA, Inc in; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Planner II, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining production schedules to optimize efficiency and meet output targets. This position involves collaborating with various departments to ensure resource availability and responsiveness to material flow changes. You will be instrumental in improving productivity and reducing costs while managing production disruptions. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to sustainability, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Become an integral part of a team that values inclusion, mastery, and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Family Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time Off (15 days)

Opportunity to Purchase Company Stock

Military Leave Benefits

Well-being Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may substitute.
• 2-3 years in production and scheduling roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of parts to meet production schedules.
• Handle production disruptions and improve productivity.
• Manage MRP exception messages from ERP systems.

Skills

ERP Systems (JDE, Oracle, SAP, Acumatica)

Math Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

APICS Membership - CPIM or CSCP Certification

Tools

MRP Systems

ISO 9001:2015 Standards

Job description

Production Planner (Finance)

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000 - $140,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Position Summary

A Production Planner II is responsible for maintaining the production schedules to guide production activities and resources that achieve maximum efficiency whilst meeting the output and timeline targets. The Production Planner II role gathers data from other departments to ensure resource availability for orders to align with delivery commitments, and is responsive to changes in flow of materials, designs, equipment, or other.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule
• Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved
• Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
• Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
• Issuing and updating Production Job tickets in alignment with project plans
• Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
• Capacity analysis and requirement review
• Manage MRP exception messages from ERP and communicate with appropriate personnel
• Report out metrics for key performance indicators and monitor their use
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or Supply Chain related field required; Relevant job experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• APICS Membership - CPIM, or CSCP Certification preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 Years of Experience in Production and Scheduling, or related role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience using ERP systems such as JDE, Oracle, SAP, Acumatica or similar, and MRP
• Math and Analytical Skills
• Project Management Experience
• Attune to the needs of internal customers, and work well in a team environment
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive person who adapts to change with urgency and persistence
• Strong Organizational and Time Management skills to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards required

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000 - $140,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Position Summary

A Production Planner II is responsible for maintaining the production schedules to guide production activities and resources that achieve maximum efficiency whilst meeting the output and timeline targets. The Production Planner II role gathers data from other departments to ensure resource availability for orders to align with delivery commitments, and is responsive to changes in flow of materials, designs, equipment, or other.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule
• Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved
• Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
• Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
• Issuing and updating Production Job tickets in alignment with project plans
• Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
• Capacity analysis and requirement review
• Manage MRP exception messages from ERP and communicate with appropriate personnel
• Report out metrics for key performance indicators and monitor their use
• Other duties as assigned