ManufacturingProduction Planner Scheduler

Buffalo Grove, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful inclusive and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build state-of-the-art life-saving products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Manufacturing / Production Planner Scheduler located in Buffalo Grove IL.
Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager the Manufacturing / Production Planner Scheduler will oversee helping materials and production functions. Including Enterprise Resource Planning Manufacturing Execution Systems Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems programming Value Stream mapping and Business Process mapping

Here is a glimpse of what youll do:
Evaluating resource availability (materials employees equipment) and confirming orders.
Creating production plans entering data into the integrated system and notifying the purchasing group.
Overseeing plan implementation addressing deviations and preparing long-term forecasts (MPS Forecast).
Ensuring system accuracy for item data routing BOM and demand.
Generating Clean to Build reports checking material availability and monitoring stock levels and KPIs.
Assisting SCM and Order Desk advising on customer request priorities and managing high-visibility customer programs.
Driving enhancements in Order Management and addressing performance issues related to shipping dates and inventory.
Working with the Master Scheduler on product life cycles and rescheduling production due to changes or shortages.
Serving on Customer Focus Teams and supporting inventory control and supply chain management.
Might on rare occasions be required to tend to onsite emergency customer-related situations during non-business hours.

Here is what youll need to qualify:
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to do any sort of immigration visa processing (e.g. visa transfers sponsorships etc.) due to recent US Government legislation and budgetary constraints

Bachelors degree OR - equivalent Manufacturing planning / scheduling work experience
5 years of experience as a Production Planner / Production Scheduler or similar roles
Will also consider recent bachelors degreed college graduates with 1 to 2 years US-based manufacturing/production planning experience.

Excel Microsoft and Excel (fórmulas pivot tables). Macros experience ideal/optional.

PowerPoint presentations.
Production Planning/scheduling and DOF (Direct Order Fulfillment)
Above work experience must be from manufacturing companies. Previous experience in the Medical Device manufacturing ideal/optional.
Customer communication and meetings
Learn new tools/software quickly and work/multi-task under pressure
Work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation.
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

Here are a few of our preferred/optional experiences:
Knowledge of Manufacturing Scheduling Management principles and practices e.g.:
Demand forecasting
Capacity planning
Inventory management
Collaboration and communication
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Problem Solving and Adaptability
Above work experience from contract manufacturing and/or Medical Device manufacturing companies.

JT05
AA01
MS14
CC11

What youll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical dental and vision plans
Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Vacation and Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$69500.00 USD - $95500.00 USDAnnual

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Relocation:Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age race religion color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex you must complete the application process first).

Job Posting Start DateJob Posting End DateFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectfu...

Job Posting Start DateJob Posting End Date

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.