Scheduler / Planner

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Kirkman (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is assisting a global leader in engineered equipment solutions for material processing to fill a Planner / Scheduler role in Iowa. The position offers stability, strong base salary, and comprehensive benefits as part of a cross-functional manufacturing team.

You will build and maintain production schedules, project material needs, and coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing and Operations to ensure materials are in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems required (SAP is a plus).
• Understanding of how MRP and ERP systems are structured and function.
• Experience working with suppliers, freight and purchasing teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand while optimizing capacity and material availability.
• Project raw material needs by reviewing production plans, on-hand inventory, past usage, and expected shifts in demand.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations to ensure materials and resources are in place to support the schedule.
• Verify warehouse-to-warehouse transfers in SAP to keep inventory accurate and materials available on time.
• Review plant schedules and SAP MRP data to determine raw material requirements.
• Run daily SAP reviews and track metrics to spot shortages and resolve issues.
• Ensure shop floor has materials and components needed to hit production targets and ship dates.
• Create and manage production work orders through the S&OP process as needed.
• Confirm die cards and other production paperwork are complete before manufacturing begins.
• Oversee production backlogs across sites, communicating schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Track production priorities and adjust schedules as demand or constraints change.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by making scheduling, inventory control, and planning more efficient.
• Keep planning data in SAP accurate and clean.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

SAP

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

This position offers full benefits, job stability, a good work/life balance, and a strong base salary. It is with a global leader in engineered equipment solutions for material processing, the company has a rich history spanning multiple decades and is known for its innovative and high-performing solutions for industries requiring efficient material handling, preparation, and processing.

Planner / Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand while making the best use of plant capacity and material availability
• Project raw material needs by reviewing production plans, on-hand inventory, past usage, and expected shifts in demand
• Work with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments to make sure materials and resources are in place to support the schedule
• Verify warehouse-to-warehouse transfers in SAP to keep inventory accurate and materials available on time
• Review plant schedules and SAP MRP data to determine raw material requirements
• Run daily SAP reviews and track key metrics to spot current or upcoming material shortages, follow order status, and resolve rejected material, scrap, and rework
• Make sure the shop floor has the raw materials and components needed to hit production targets and customer ship dates
• Create and manage production work orders through the Sales & Operations Planning process as needed
• Confirm die cards and other production paperwork are complete and correct before manufacturing begins
• Oversee production backlogs across several manufacturing sites, keeping production dates current and communicating schedule changes to stakeholders
• Track production priorities and adjust schedules when customer demand, material supply, or plant constraints change
• Contribute to continuous improvement by finding ways to make scheduling, inventory control, and production planning more efficient
• Keep planning data in SAP accurate and clean to support sound production and inventory decisions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain, or equivalent experience with a demonstrated track record of strong performance
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems required (SAP is a plus, but any other ERP / MRP systems will work too)
• Working understanding of how MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are structured and function
• Experience working with suppliers, freight and rail carriers, and purchasing teams, plus a solid grasp of purchasing principles and company-driven objectives