Planner Scheduler III at Daikin Applied in Faribault, Minnesota

Job Description:

Summary: Plans and prepares production schedules considering requirements of the customer and capabilities and resources of the manufacturing system by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develops and maintains master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of assigned operations to meet shipping dates according to customer orders.

Plans and schedules workflow for manufacturing operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.

Collaborates with Production management to plan the sequence of fabrication, assembly, and other manufacturing operations. May develop forecasts, estimates, and schedules and confers with management regarding schedules of goods in process and needs for future orders.

Analyzes inventory reports, surplus stock lists, production specifications, and plant capacity data and confers with production management and purchasing to initiate corrective measures to restore satisfactory inventory balance.

Anticipates and expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

Prepares inventory and production reports. Maintains records of in-house and on-order material.

Prepares materials and supplies purchase orders, analyzes quotes and expedites deliveries and shipments.

Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards, reliability of source, and considering the urgency of needs for the materials.

Processes change orders, notifies vendors of material and quantity requirement revisions, contacts vendors regarding rate adjustments and to resolve materials issues.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; five plus years of related experience.Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, preferred