Master Production Scheduler

Master Production Scheduler

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary:

The Master Production Scheduler will maintain effective control of the backlog from order entry through shipment. This position ensures each order is planned and acted upon in a timely manner while providing as much visibility as required for a smooth flow of material. This will include identifying and reconciling problems or potential problems through interface with various departments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaison with Contracts on loading and lead-time of all new Sales Orders
  • Monitor the sales backlog for their planner code.
  • Ensure delivery notes are raised in a timely manner with contracts to ensure time is allowed to Kit/Inspection and shipping within expected TAT.
  • Ensures timely delivery of all parts via Receiving and shipping departments.
  • Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and department workload.
• Coordinates the purchase and planning of materials required to meet the Production schedule.
  • Expedites and schedules orders to meet company and financial requirements.
  • Process changes, reschedules and outside processing that are required to accomplish the production schedule goals.
  • Places purchase orders.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes.
  • Determines time requirements for specific jobs and translates the production plan into a specific time schedule.
  • Review MRP order action messages, maintain schedule and visibility, and identify and resolve issues until shipment.
  • Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP messages. Negotiate prices, and deliveries that are consistent with schedule needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving on-time deliveries of quality products. Follow through on special requests and expedites. Identify potential late deliveries and plan recovery.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree is required

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience working with increasingly progressive levels of responsibility in contracts within the aerospace industry.
• Related contracting courses in government, commercial and international contracting, trade compliance, leadership, management, and program management desired.
• Travel requirement: 10% annual

Skills:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a planner
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the production control field, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment as a planner
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the production control field, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Requires excellent planning, organizational and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of JDE MRP system extremely helpful
• Past MRP / ERP experience is a must
• SAP knowledge desirable
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards are helpful.
• Knowledge of military and commercial standards is helpful.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized MRP system
• Requires strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
• Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on a timely basis.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and be adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the company.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management as well as peers, suppliers, delivery personnel, and/or customers as circumstances dictate.
• Must have a strong creative ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where sound judgment is crucial. The ability to interpret and carry out instructions, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Familiarity, interpretation and understanding of diagrams, graphs and/or schedules as they may relate to this position are a must.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $100300 to $166900 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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