Production Planner/Scheduler

Production Planner/Scheduler

Arconic creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success and shareholder value.

Arconic Aluminum Extrusion serves the global aerospace and automotive markets with the most specialized engineering, highest quality, and the greatest breadth and depth of forgings and extrusions. Our vertically integrated capabilities and deep materials science expertise in aluminum and titanium structural casting is taking the industry to new heights. AEX is a business unit of Arconic.

Arconic is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: The Planner/Scheduler within AEX requires technical and interpersonal skills essential to teamwork. Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Sequence and track all Oracle Jobs for mill production.
• Evaluate each job to ensure they are properly sized and sequenced for downstream production flow loading; practices are correct and properly routed before releasing jobs to production.
• Work in concert with Operations to sequence jobs into the production line ups that optimize customer critical needs and promise performance task dates.
• Manage job completion and ensure customers' needs are properly satisfied.
• Own the load list and ensure alignment of the mill to the transportation schedule.
• Provide necessary status updates for Supply Chain and Production management.
• Create shortage, trial and sample jobs as needed.
• Apply finished goods overage and salvage from production overage to reduce costs.
• Prioritize work and production in a changing environment to fulfil customer demand as well as the needs of the production department.
• Process change orders to job tickets.
• Support the Planning department in various other tasks to improve our overall performance.
• Provide accurate input to financial forecasts.
• Learn production flows and apply reasoning and deduction to draw conclusions regarding delivery.
• Support weekly calls with customers for order status.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Planning and/or Production Scheduling
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Ability to multi-task
• Understanding and use of Oracle, Discoverer or other planning database
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Ability to create pivot tables, V-lookups and basic formulas
• Ability to learn production flows and apply reasoning and deduction to draw conclusions regarding delivery
• Ability to be self-directed, make decisions, clearly communicate, and direct others
• Ability to remain calm in the face of multiple pressures and demands
• Close attention to detail

About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. At Arconic, we: Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements. United States EEO Statement : Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.