Sales Planner/Scheduler – Chatsworth, CA

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Product Planning/Customer Service

Coordinate overall material availability, shop floor, assembly, source and shipping activity to support product deliveries. Provides input to Master Scheduler of product status coordinating issues with manufacturing and providing feedback to sales and/or directly to customers. Resolves most problems independently but identifies and elevates issues as necessary.

Demand Management

Reviews end item demand. Works with Master Scheduler, Sales Department and Customers to resolve forecast/backlog discrepancies. Manipulates firm planned orders to level load.

MRP

Demonstrates thorough working knowledge and understanding of MRP and related interdependencies. Establishes and maintains planning factors and provides input on operational policies. Provides leadership and direction to other team members. Troubleshoots issues with IS. Makes suggestions for improvement.

Shop Floor Control

Possesses detailed understanding of back scheduling routines. Provides leadership to peers on Priority Planning. Is able to establish guidelines, give direction and provide input for policy change. Is abreast of operational challenges and able to give guidance on priority conflicts. Understands the functional principles of CRP and is able to manage if required.

Microsoft Excel Use

Comfortable navigating and utilizing excel spreadsheets for data manipulation and documentation.

Minimum requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Preference given to candidates with secondary degree or equivalent 3-5 years MRP & SFC Planning/Scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.

Abilities required

Ability to read and understand complex written and verbal instructions

Attention to detail

Able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed and work a minimum amount of overtime to meet customer demand.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.