Senior Material Planner

Briggs & Stratton; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engine manufacturer is seeking an experienced Scheduler/Planner in Tucker, Georgia, to manage production schedules and ensure alignment with operational goals. Candidates should have significant experience in data analysis and supply chain principles, alongside a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate across functional areas to optimize production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Advanced training or experience with production scheduling and Supply Chain principles.
• Minimum five years as a Scheduler/Planner.
• Experience in materials/logistic management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly production scheduling.
• Create and release production orders with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure timely communication regarding scheduling adjustments.
• Monitor inventory levels and material usage.

Skills

Production scheduling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Self-directed

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages daily, weekly, and monthly production scheduling process for the site and adjusts schedules accordingly to deliver site goals and objectives
• Creates and releases production orders and partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Logistics in the prioritization and expediting of the orders
• Provides data for Key Performance Metrics Works with management to provide optimal efficiency to meet the needs of internal and external customers
• Ensures appropriate and timely communication to operations and management occurs when schedule adjustments and delays happen to align with priorities
• Investigates scope of requests and determines scheduling status and/or feasibility
• Monitors material usage and inventory turns and levels in an effort to manage inventory
• Coordinates transfer of materials to fulfill interplant and service requirements on schedule
• Performs some lead responsibilities which may include: training, assigning and/or reviewing work, providing guidance and overseeing work flow of unit
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Advanced training and/or experience with the site production scheduling process, Supply Chain principles, and site wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Highly skilled with data analysis in database management and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across functional areas and organizational lines
• Self directed, self-disciplined and highly organized with the ability to makes timely and effective decisions
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Scheduler/Planner
• Minimum of four years of experience in materials/logistic management or related field

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents