PLANNING & SCHEDULING MANAGER

Description

Manage the Planning & Scheduling teams utilizing the companys ERP system and other managerial tools to optimize the flow of production requirements (internally and externally) across the company. Provide the production, purchasing and all support functions the most efficient scheduling plan to achieve on time delivery commitments to end customers. Identify constraints in meeting committed dates, and provide options and countermeasures. Lead the SIOP process across the organization.

Assignment Of Functions Or Duties

• Manage the Master Scheduling process and related material flows to meet production build demand, produce reports based on findings of performance in production KPI Metrics. Manage deadlines based on project expectations and report issues regarding quality/production.
• Make changes to the schedule to improve the flow of the product, Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory analysis. Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage.
• Plan and monitor the inventory to optimal level to support production’s current and future builds. Overseeing the SIOP process, determine short and long-term material, equipment, labor and external supply-chain requirements, Plan inventory management processes to avoid shortages and excesses.
• Create production lot schedules based on incoming build plan and delivery schedule. Evaluate supplier’s quality, timeliness according to goals.
• Analyze back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations to ensure optimal production levels meet KPI.