KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide the Mass Production South Operations with production plans consistent with the sales forecast, that maximizes efficiency, resources & capacity. Perform various production control activities including use of materials, monitoring customer orders, posting production schedules, and calculating production rates. Develop production plans using the sales forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations, and internal supply constraints. Develop and convert weekly plans to daily schedules within the available capacity. Plan and establish production schedules for plant operations to balance customer requirements with inventory control policies, monitor material inventories, track progress of production, and review factors, which affect production schedules. Gather and analyze data to develop insights used for the optimization of the downstream operations. Perform supply plan analysis, highlighting areas of concern for the next 12 months. Understanding of product specifications and their effect on allocation of material. Ensure change over times, standard hours, rates and demonstrated capacity are accurately reflected in the planning system(s). Continuously review the movement of materials and other supply chain processes to identify sources of problems and to develop suggestions for solutions. Responsible for determining the desired inventory levels to meet both service and inventory targets. Pre/Direct allocation of green tube and aged inventory, claim returns, rejects and downgraded material in the most cost-efficient manner Track, analyze & prepare reports on aged inventory for PRI meetings Monitor and manage available inventory, allocate to customer orders, monitor for overages during the production process, communicate overages to sales to minimize PRI, meet PRI objectives Monitor customer orders for shortages during the production process, communicate short orders to sales for disposition Identify underperforming areas in the supply chain by analyzing costs, capacity, and demand patterns. Prepare reports or dashboards to provide reliable activity data to stakeholders. Analyze short term constraints establishing recommendations for resolution. Work cross functionally to execute agreed solution. Maintain data quality and integrity within the scheduling tools. Strong collaboration with Inventory Control, Upstream Supply Planning, Operations, Sales, and Management to meet business goals. Analyze, track and report customer on time delivery information Create and manage weekly and month end reports as scheduled. Develop programs and/or SOPs that increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency to the organization Work in multiple plant sites to cover operational duties, as needed. Provide back up to Master Scheduler during vacations and furloughs. Special projects, as needed. Experience, Skills, and knowledge: Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and reasoning skills. Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment. SAP and APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) Systems, a plus. Education, training, AND CERTIFICATIONS: Associates Degree in Business or Supply Chain or 3-5 years of experience working in a fast-paced industrial/manufacturing setting. CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES: Change Management Interpersonal Skills Analytical Dependable Sound Judgment Teamwork Adaptability Accountability Reliability/dependability Initiative Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback Pride in performance Continuous Improvement/Quality Communication High attention to detail Supply Chain
