Lafayette, 47903
United States

Primary Purpose of Role

To supervise all aspects of material scheduling functions to ensure on time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the daily shortage reports. Identify shortages and parts that are critically low on stock. Contact Material Planner for action plans to remedy any, and all parts shortages.
• KPI Tracking( Schedule Attainment, Forecast Accuracy, Capacity Utilization, Backlog Management)
• Analyze customer releases, forecasts, and historical demand trends to develop accurate production plans
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and customers to understand upcoming demand shifts and business opportunities
• Work with Operations leadership to develop production plans that maximize equipment utilization and throughput.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP) process
• Lead schedule recovery plans when disruptions occur.
• Ensure scheduling is line with the Customer Contact Group’s, Sales Orders, and Hot List Files, ensuring on time delivery of material to customers.
• Responsible for acting on order releases action and exception messages from the system.
• Have a robust understanding of the local MRP system and the functions within.
• Provide Operations with Daily/Weekly/Monthly schedules by working with Operations on best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Promise Dates based on material availability and routings.
• Assist with inventory accountability in the plant and facilitate resolution of material issues as they occur.
• Maintains good communication and working relationships with all departments to facilitate a smooth operation.

 Competencies and Behaviors

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP).
• Knowledge of EDI ordering standards.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, at all levels.
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (less than 5% of travel).
• Accomplished business leader with the ability to work successfully in a matrix environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Effective listener and communicator.
• Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and think forward.
• Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve results, must have a cross- functional mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing production scheduling or equivalent.
• 5+ years of production scheduling, planning, demand planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.