Master Schedule Planner

Quick Facts

• Role: Master Schedule Planner (Buyer/Planner)

• Work model: Onsite in Jonesboro, AR

• Reports to: Procurement & Logistics Manager

• Main focus: Production scheduling, work package distribution, and material flow coordination

Description

The Buyer/Planner plans and creates production schedules for specific work centers based on actual demand and/or stock replenishment levels. You will review raw and WIP material requirements, manage work order and purchase order actions to meet schedules, and coordinate service and shipment status updates.

Responsibilities

• Review and distribute production work packages and shipment schedules; analyze production and purchasing documents (shortages, need-to-order reports, open PO reports) to obtain materials, priorities, and personnel requirements

• Lead the Service section of the daily Gemba walk; confer 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 tied to production schedules and ship-date promises

• Coordinate material needs directly with Production and outside supplier personnel to ensure proper material flow to meet production schedules

• Communicate with facility personnel and customers to coordinate processing and shipping requirements and resolve service issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or an applicable technical field, or practical experience in a manufacturing lead role

• 3+ years’ experience in a materials acquisition/planning role

• Knowledge of work orders, inventory control, and flow manufacturing processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

• Ability to manage dynamic workloads (multitask during peak periods; detail-oriented during critical projects)

• Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and with a team

• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Space to lead, support to grow, and the chance to make an impact

• Choice of two medical plan options; dental and vision benefits

• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D; voluntary life/AD&D options

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (with ability to “buy-up” for long-term disability)

• Supplemental benefits, paid parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program support resources

• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

• 11 paid holidays and vacation under a permissive time-away policy