Master Schedule Planner

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement

In short

ABB is seeking a Master Schedule Planner for an on-site, full-time role in Jonesboro, AR. The planner will create production schedules, manage material and work order requirements, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with 3+ years in materials acquisition/planning, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and create production schedule(s) for specific work centers based on demand and/or stock replenishment levels.
  • Review raw and WIP material requirements and issue work orders and/or purchase orders to meet production schedules.
  • Review and distribute production work packages and shipment schedules.
  • Confer daily with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates.
  • Compile reports on inventory levels, costs, and issues with production and purchased parts.
  • Maintain system files and provide customers/customer service with status updates.
  • Coordinate material needs directly with Production and outside supplier personnel.
  • Communicate with facility personnel and customers to coordinate processing and shipping requirements and resolution of service issues.
  • Lead the Service section of the daily Gemba walk.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or applicable technical field required or practical experience in a manufacturing lead role.
  • 3+ years’ experience in a materials acquisition/planning role.
  • Ability to manage a dynamic workload, from heavy multi-tasking during peak workloads, to focused, detail-oriented work during critical projects.
  • Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Knowledge of work orders, inventory control and flow manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
  • Progressive approach toward implementing new, efficient and improved systems and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to bring a high commitment to success, cooperate with others, accept responsibility and account for actions, work effectively with all types of people in a plant environment, possess a positive attitude, be cautiously assertive, energetic, dependable, honest and thorough.
  • Demonstrated ability to show work ethic that complements the company’s long standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity.
  • Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Desired Qualifications

  • Contribute to the ELIP division in US/LATAM.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
  • Vision benefit.
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
  • Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
  • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
  • Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
  • Employee discount program.
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
#procurement#logistics#planning#production schedule#material requirements#work orders#purchase orders#inventory control#flow manufacturing#MRP/ERP systems
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Company

ABB

Job Posted

5 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Jonesboro, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor

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