Production Planner & Scheduler

You will be using skills to evaluate what needs to be done to make a part and align the sourcing strategy to meet delivery deadlines.

Duties and Tasks:

• Select production path for manufacturing parts based on their manufacturing drawings
• Work with in-house manufacturing and/or outside vendors to find the best manufacturing path
• Evaluate bids and purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity and specification requirements.
• Estimate expedited lead times for upcoming projects based on anticipated project scope and current production volume
• Coordinate with engineering regarding design adjustments to expedite component sourcing where possible
• Process order acknowledgements, maintain due dates, update purchase order pricing and communicate changes on a daily basis; expediting orders when necessary.
• Daily follow up with suppliers to gain delivery commitments on open purchase orders.
• Monitor and analyze vendor performance to ensure an on time supply chain.
• Reconcile supplier invoicing; investigate and resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or GED required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office required
• 1 years ERP experience required
• 1 years of production planning experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Able to read and understand specs and parts drawings required
• Familiar with manufacturing and CNC production required
• Must possess the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and ensure timely completion of responsibilities
• Well organized, multi tasking ability, detail-oriented and thorough
• Proficiency in MES/PLM systems (PSI Penta/Agile preferred)
• German language skills preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with reading and interpreting schematics/ blue prints? Please list the job where you used this skill.
• What manufacturing machinery have you worked with?
• What ERP system have you worked with?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Production planning: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28273: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person