Material Planner & Production Scheduler

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Material Planner & Production Scheduler Full-time Regular Mosinee, WI, US Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Material Planner & Production Scheduler to join our glass fabrication team at our Wisconsin facility. This new dual-focus role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is critical to our operational success, responsible for ensuring that the plant has the necessary materials to operate efficiently and that production runs are scheduled to meet strict customer commitments as we continue to grow. Beyond daily scheduling and procurement, this individual will serve as a key stakeholder in optimizing our technology stack. The ideal candidate will have the vision and technical aptitude to influence how we evolve our ERP system, modernize legacy processes, and build a more connected, data-driven manufacturing environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Material Planning & Procurement Execute Purchasing Strategies: Utilize MRP/ERP systems to plan, create, and manage purchase orders for critical materials, including raw glass and other product specific material inputs. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory. Maintain accurate safety stock levels, lead times, and order quantities within the ERP system. Supplier Relations: Communicate directly with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, order tracking, and quality discrepancies to ensure a reliable supply chain. Cost Control: Support operational cost modeling by tracking material yields and pricing fluctuations to ensure accurate quoting and healthy margins. Production Scheduling Scheduling: Develop, publish, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules across all fabrication lines. Capacity Planning & Forecasting: Balance machine capabilities, labor rates, and shift capacities against incoming sales orders to ensure on-time delivery for customer commitments. Agile Adjustments: Respond rapidly to schedule disruptions—such as equipment downtime, expedited orders, or material shortages—by adjusting production flows and communicating changes to the plant floor and management. System Evolution: Act as a champion for the ERP system on the plant floor. Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and propose automated or system-driven solutions. Data Integrity: Monitor for erroneous routing times, bill of materials (BOM), and material masters within the database. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (glass fabrication or similar batch/continuous manufacturing preferred). Minimum of associate degree in a business-related field. ASCM certifications related to the role preferred but not required. A combination of related education and experience may be considered. Experience with medium/large scale ERP systems (i.e., Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, IFS) desired. Demonstrated ability to understand how modern ERP platforms interact with both physical and transactional processes. Demonstrated ability of critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Above average communication skills, both written and verbal. Willingness to share ideas, find solutions and improvements and support others to be successful. Demonstrate flexibility in schedule, if necessary, based on production needs and determined by management. Two (2) weeks of vacation, on an accrual system Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance after 30 days of employment on the 1st of the month 10 Paid Holidays 401K Plan with company match (50% up to 5%) Company Health Savings Account contributions ($500-$1800) Sign-On Bonus $500 Maternity/Paternity Pay Paid time off for birthdays Fun Activities & Prizes throughout the year Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or touch objects or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation and subject to all other duties as assigned. Techni-Glass LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable Federal and State regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr AROW Global Corp.