Production Scheduling & Materials Planner

Century Mold Co.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Mold Co. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Scheduling & Planning Specialist to drive production planning and material availability.

You will use MRP to set schedules, monitor orders, and coordinate with Purchasing to optimize inventory while meeting customer needs. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 1–3 years scheduling experience, proficiency with MRP systems and the Microsoft Office Suite, and a track record of improving production throughput.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or 1–3 years scheduling experience.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong planning, coordination, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Use MRP system to plan and establish production schedules that minimize finished goods on hand and satisfies all customer needs.
• Monitor customer orders and respond promptly to changes; adjust planning data accordingly.
• Use Kan Ban system to manage WIP and finished goods not using MRP requirements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to determine minimum quantities to reduce inventory while ensuring timely materials for Rochester production.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine material availability for JIT requirements.
• Conduct weekly materials meetings to report material conflicts and resolutions.
• Track progress of production schedules and provide feedback to management.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure press availability for preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate with Process Set-Up to monitor set-up times and adjust MRP data.
• Serve as an expert resource for data collection, analysis, and reporting for managers, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

MRP System

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1–3 years scheduling experience

Job description

Century Mold Co. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Scheduling & Planning Specialist to drive production planning and material availability.

You will use MRP to set schedules, monitor orders, and coordinate with Purchasing to optimize inventory while meeting customer needs. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 1–3 years scheduling experience, proficiency with MRP systems and the Microsoft Office Suite, and a track record of improving production throughput.