Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler/Purchasing

Location: Allentown, PA 18018

Position Type: Long term

Schedule: Mon-Fri- 805

Pay: $30-$36/HR

The Production Scheduler/Purchasing will be responsible for setting up systems for the tracking of key production indicators, determining manufacturing schedule to maintain optimum inventory levels and ensuring an uninterrupted supply of raw materials as well as focusing on the dollar value of raw materials and finished goods inventories with intent to minimized investment

Responsibilities:

• Set up systems for the tracking of key production indicators, determine manufacturing schedules to maintain optimum inventory levels, and ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw m materials
• Review of daily inventory and sales report
• issuance of weekly and monthly PSI reports and production schedules
• Follow up on timely product releases and monitor raw materials availability
• Focus on the dollar value of raw materials and finished goods inventories with the intent to minimize investment
• Interface with various departments – Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Engineering to ensure schedule dates and requirements are being met
• Perform basic details scheduling duties as required
• Verify that component inventory is available for completion of the schedule
• Work with business units’ management to ensure labor and equipment capacity is available to complete the schedule

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education with experience
• 2-4 years of related experience required
• Strong understanding of fundamental scheduling processes and controls
• Experience using computer-based materials software including MRP and SAP
• Basic knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in the professional field
• Ability to resolve all day-to-day problems
• APICS Certificate a plus