Planner/Scheduler/Buyer
Zoetis
4 months ago
On-site
Charles City, IA
Operations
Position Responsibilities:
- Create purchase orders according to system demands.
- Monitor system demands and communicate supply availability with internal and external customers; troubleshoot anomalies (e.g., trends) and collaborate on resolutions.
- Run inventory reports and prepare days-on-hand reports.
- Participate in OpEx projects.
- Ensure timely release of batches through coordination with Quality and other departments (e.g., tracking and assisting prioritization of Event Tracking System closure).
- Support unplanned event management (events that affect material flow across two or more rhythm cycles).
- Monitor and follow up to ensure timely disposition of slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, and other unusable materials per company policies and procedures.
- Manage inventory controls within the plant to ensure accurate perpetual inventories for Charles City operations; take corrective action on items outside established inventory levels.
- Participate in the annual budget process and quarterly Latest Estimates.
- Follow up on distressed inventory (DI) and support processes to reduce in-process DI; evaluate and manage Quarantine and on-hold inventories.
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business, or related field.
- Experience in materials planning and/or production scheduling.
- Experience with Purchasing/Materials Requirements Planning Systems (MRP).
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
- Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities/constraints.
- Understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
- Proficient math skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Extensive computer work.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
- Work scheduled 40 hours with overtime as needed.
- Regular reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motion.
- Create purchase orders according to system demands.
- Monitor system demands and communicate supply availability with internal and external customers; troubleshoot anomalies (e.g., trends) and collaborate on resolutions.
- Run inventory reports and prepare days-on-hand reports.
- Participate in OpEx projects.
- Ensure timely release of batches through coordination with Quality and other departments (e.g., tracking and assisting prioritization of Event Tracking System closure).
- Support unplanned event management (events that affect material flow across two or more rhythm cycles).
- Monitor and follow up to ensure timely disposition of slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, and other unusable materials per company policies and procedures.
- Manage inventory controls within the plant to ensure accurate perpetual inventories for Charles City operations; take corrective action on items outside established inventory levels.
- Participate in the annual budget process and quarterly Latest Estimates.
- Follow up on distressed inventory (DI) and support processes to reduce in-process DI; evaluate and manage Quarantine and on-hold inventories.
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business, or related field.
- Experience in materials planning and/or production scheduling.
- Experience with Purchasing/Materials Requirements Planning Systems (MRP).
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
- Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities/constraints.
- Understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
- Proficient math skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Extensive computer work.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
- Work scheduled 40 hours with overtime as needed.
- Regular reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motion.