Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler (Master Planning)

CFR Engines Inc.; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Bonus

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Monthly Employee Events

Job summary

CFR Engines Inc. in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to develop the master production schedule aligned with capacity and forecast, balance inventory, and satisfy customer demand.

You will coordinate across Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Shipping/Receiving while monitoring forecast accuracy and scheduling integrity. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing with strong knowledge of planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing with interface to Materials Management, Production Control, Capacity Planning and Scheduling.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; Epicor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain a master production plan aligned with demand and capacity.
• Provide daily/weekly analysis and KPIs; identify gaps and constraints; propose solutions.
• Manage S&OP process with Operations, Procurement and Sales to support financial plan.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and coordinate with Manufacturing, Sourcing and Shipping/Receiving.
• Serve as focal point for communications about master schedule, delivery performance, and forecast accuracy.
• Lead forecast planning and capacity planning to match demand with capacity.
• Use historical sales, forecasts and backlog to meet on-time shipments and reduce lead times.
• Communicate major demand variations to Commercial Team.
• Participate in First Article meetings and coordinate engineering changes.
• Protect confidential information and drive process improvements.
• Support cross-functional ad hoc assignments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or a related technical field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

CFR Engines Inc. in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to develop the master production schedule aligned with capacity and forecast, balance inventory, and satisfy customer demand.

You will coordinate across Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Shipping/Receiving while monitoring forecast accuracy and scheduling integrity. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing with strong knowledge of planning