Job Posting for Production Planning/Scheduler at APN Software Services, Inc.
Job title: Production Planning/Scheduler
Duration: 7 months
Work Location: Mishawaka, IN 46544
Description
Role & Responsibilities:
Integrate and maintain all material planning parameters in SAP ERP-system.
Primary focus will be to manage all project objectives associated with the Kinaxis through SAP- Project/Implementation through completion, while assisting on specific focus area within SAP.
Manage and improve inventory performance, measured in Days-of-Supply (DOS) and Inventory COGs, for the Mishawaka site.
Management of purchased raw material, WIP and some finished goods inventories.
Continue the Plan-for-Every Part (PFEP) for all regularly used materials with, among others, the following major elements:
Planning Strategy (i.e. Kanban, MRP)
Optimal safety stock and target inventory levels
Replenishment practices and cost optimized re-order strategies.
Identify inventory risks, such as obsolescence, expiry and improvement opportunities, including raw material buying and rounding value improvements. Create and drive projects to completion for the Materials Management group.
Implement replenishment pull-systems (i.e. Kanban, Vendor Managed Inventory) where possible.
Work closely with the following departments on execution of inventory improvement strategies:
Tactical/Operational and Strategic Procurement
Warehousing
Global Planning
Finance
Regularly report inventory performance and improvement strategies to management and peers, in some cases weekly/monthly, while developing dashboards for communication.
Participate in the monthly Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning meeting.
Become local expert to assist buyers in execution of Good Receipts/Invoice Receipt clearing
Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree or college diploma in Economics, Business Administration or closely related field is a plus.
Experience with SAP a requirement
Experience with Kinaxis would be a benefit
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.
Experience with Project and database programs would be a plus
Must be familiar with critical elements of statistical risk analysis, such as Standard Deviations, Service Levels, Trend Analysis, Cumulative Yield Analysis.
APN Software services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
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