Senior Material Planner

Job Responsibilities Establishes and manages daily, weekly, and monthly production scheduling process for the site and adjusts schedules accordingly to deliver site goals and objectives Creates and releases production orders and partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Logistics in the prioritization and expediting of the orders Provides data for Key Performance Metrics Works with management to provide optimal efficiency to meet the needs of internal and external customers Ensures appropriate and timely communication to operations and management occurs when schedule adjustments and delays happen to align with priorities Investigates scope of requests and determines scheduling status and/or feasibility Monitors material usage and inventory turns and levels in an effort to manage inventory Coordinates transfer of materials to fulfill interplant and service requirements on schedule Performs some lead responsibilities which may include: training, assigning and/or reviewing work, providing guidance and overseeing work flow of unit Performs other duties as assigned Job Skills Requirements Advanced training and/or experience with the site production scheduling process, Supply Chain principles, and site wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) Highly skilled with data analysis in database management and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills across functional areas and organizational lines Self directed, self-disciplined and highly organized with the ability to makes timely and effective decisions Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Education Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience Experience Requirements Minimum of five years of experience as a Scheduler/Planner Minimum of four years of experience in materials/logistic management or related field Physical & Environmental Requirements Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents #J-18808-Ljbffr Briggs & Stratton