Production Planner / Scheduler

Production Planner / Scheduler

Permanent  

Creating foldable displays, advancing medical innovations, or giving new life to precious metals – at Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 16,400 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry. 

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to plan and prepare production schedules and conduct long-term capacity planning for manufacture of intermediate, semi-finished and finished products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop production schedules in order to meet productivity, cost efficiency targets, and inventory goals.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement and accuracy of the MRP System for production items.
• Coordinates updates to SAP Master Data which includes materials, resources, etc.
• Adjust MRP planning parameters for raw materials, finished products and intermediates as needed.
• Prioritize all customer orders.
• Coordinate and fully cooperate with Production Supervisor, Sales, Customer Service, Material Control, and others.
• Conduct analysis of production forecast to maintain stock levels based on replenish to order inventory plan and customer consignment material.
• Create and maintain reporting summarizing capacity and service level and any other key performance indicators.
• Operate in accordance an in full compliance with all applicable ISO standards and procedures.
• Responsible for prioritization, accuracy and adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Act as a back-up to the Warehouse Supervisor / Material Control Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and five years of production planning experience with a working knowledge of demand flow concepts is required.  The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must have the ability to prioritize effectively and must be detail oriented.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems such as SAP is required.  APICS certification is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
• Required to use mouse and keyboard.
• Frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts as well as hazardous materials/chemicals.
• Required to wear specialized protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, or breathing apparatus.