Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Job Summary:
The Scheduler will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the manufacturing facility.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
· Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve customer needs.
· Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
· Negotiates with outside supply vendors; ensures accurate and timely delivery of orders.
· Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
· Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
· Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
· Follows all safety rules.
· Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as M1.
· Works well as a productive member of a team.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma, preferred.
· At least five years of related experience required.
*MUST BE PROFICIENT IN MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL AND OUTLOOK