Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Production Scheduler

LOCATION: Erie, PA

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Manage the fulfillment of customer orders for multiple product lines and coordinate with production the correct priority, schedule, and product requirements of orders. Maximize production output while meeting the customers' delivery requirements. Work with customer service when delays occur to achieve high customer satisfaction by utilizing all available inventory, offering product substitutions, and expediting products as needed. Provide technical support to customer service (test requirements, etc.).

REPORTS TO: Manufacturing Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Schedule production for all primary and secondary equipment according to customer requirements across three shifts. Schedule appropriate labor resources to meet production schedules.
• Work with purchasing to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Review and book orders on float daily and appropriately schedule incoming customer orders.
• Communicate with Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, and Production on expedites and new requirements as needed.
• Review customer forecasts for errors and potential supply problems. Notify customer service and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Analyze pull-ins and new orders booked by customer service and other non-planning personnel to ensure deliveries can be met without adversely impacting service on other orders.
• Identify pull-ins to achieve monthly sales goals.
• Complete reroute, split, and/or transfer product as needed to maximize customer service, satisfy current/new orders, and utilize AVX inventories including non-values excess stores.
• Monitor WIP to ensure it is moving as required. Contact the appropriate production manager to resolve product delays.
• Utilize KAVX internal resale system to satisfy various customer orders.
• Update or analyze safety stock levels on key parts and advise production planning management of recommended changes.
• Process and disposition returned material authorizations as needed; restock, scrap, or rework returned material.
• Cover and support other schedulers as needed.
• Provide support and direction to customer service in terms of excess stores, materials, finished/unfinished parts and other substitute items to support fulfillment of orders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma is required. Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing or inventory control
• Must be able to use Excel-based queries to assist in performing various job functions
• Ability to work under pressure and interface well with internal/external customers
• Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and email etiquette
• Strong analytical and computer skills.

Who we are


KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.


KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.

Are you interested?


Please send us your detailed application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. We are looking forward to meeting you.

Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture.


People with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences work and live at KYOCERA AVX. We believe in the power of the individuality of our employees. Become a part of our team and show us what makes you "you"! We are looking forward to all applications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran (US only).

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