Planner/Scheduler

Planner/Scheduler

Job ID

2024-8685
• of Openings

1

Job Location: Address

1430 East 10 Mile Road

State

MI

City

Hazel Park

ZIP Code

48030

Shift

First

Overview

MEC's Planner Scheduler is responsible for managing and completing the day to day orders from internal and external customers. Work as a team with Customer Service Representative in fulfilling customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Responsibilities

Responsible for establishing, managing, reviewing and maintaining a master schedule

Responsible for making adjustments to the master production schedule to ensure that inventory levels and customer service goals are maintained and proper capacity and material planning occur; manage volatility in orders
Responsible for developing the reordering information on each part to support customer requirements
Review the materials required and work with Purchasing on any material issues that could result in late deliveries.
In depth knowledge of forecasting in build-to-order, build-to-stock, and assembly-to-order environment
Knowledge of Lean concepts (TPS) as it relates to scheduling functions
Correspond directly with Operations on priorities and schedule changes
Assists the Sales Lead and CSR on managing the customer account
Communicate and coordinate with MEC's internal departments
Cleaning up back orders; avoid excess stock
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, behaviors and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interpersonal skills; organization skills and multi-tasking ability
Communication skills (verbal and written) with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts; Professionally assertive
In depth knowledge of master production schedules, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, just in time philosophy, theory of constraints, cycle time, Kanban, QS9000 demand-pull, order-push concepts
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently
Listening skills; Adaptability; Initiative; Stress tolerance
High school diploma, general education degree or equivalent
Knowledge of relevant computer applications (MS Word/Excel,ERP)
Ability to comprehend Enterprise Resource Planning system
Track customer pick orders for shipping
MEC product knowledge; Knowledge of administrative procedures