PRODUCTION SCHEDULER
At MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Joliet, Illinois, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.
THE POSITION:
The Production Scheduler is responsible for managing the commercial master production plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventory. The qualified individual will be responsible for providing a monthly production plan consistent with the plant capacity and sales forecast. The sales forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations, and internal supply constraints will be used to develop production plans, by month, for a rolling three-month period. Strong collaboration with the Master Production Scheduler, Business Managers, Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Management will be critical to meeting business goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Facilitate and manage the Production Plan for designated products. Utilize the production capacity, taking into consideration the sales forecast, historical sales, and new business opportunities.
- Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the Production Plan, including manufacturing lead times.
- Make delivery commitments on products, which involve checking uncommitted material and availability of capacity.
- Coordinate with Master Scheduler and Purchasing to project finished goods inventory levels on a quarterly basis and achieve desired corporate inventory turn targets.
- Coordinate with plant production to execute Production Plan on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan.
- Review sales forecast with business manager on a monthly basis and suggest modifications consistent with knowledge of current or historical demand.
- Support the process meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications. Update Production Plan as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Will consider candidates with the appropriate experience.
- Experience in logistics engineering and/or material flow activities (Receiving, Warehousing, Shipping)
- Proficient in using ERP systems, preferably Spokane (warehouse management system, material planning & shipping/receiving modules)
- Detail oriented and data driven; Strong data analysis skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
BENEFITS:
- 401k with Company Match After 90 Days
- Health Insurance 1st of the Month after Hire
- Vision & Dental Insurance 1st of the Month after Hire
- Life & Disability Insurance 1st of the Month after Hire
- Flexible Spending
- 80 Hours of Paid Vacation Upon Hire
- Reimbursement for Work Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses
- Holiday Package
Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled