Planner SchedulerTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Planner Scheduler located in Walker MI. Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Production Planner Scheduler will be involved in helping with materials and production functions. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and approves product release to the production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:Checking the possibility of the order fulfillment based on the available resources (materials, employees, equipment's etc.), confirmation of the order.Preparation of production plans, input of planning data into the integrated computer system of the company, notification of the purchasing group.May also help inventory control, supply chain management, material planning, and scheduling.Monitoring, control of implementation of plans, starting necessary actions in case of deviationsPreparation of long-term plans, forecasts (MPS, Forecast).Monitoring of system accuracy in daily/weekly bases /General Item data, routing, BOM, CFT data /non-consumed demand, planned WO's.Preparing of Clean to build reports, checking the material availability, replanning if necessary, informing of order desk, ECO implementation tracing.Monitoring of stock level, handling of stock differences.Preparing management and CFT specificized reports, monitoring of KPI's.Giving assistance, replacement in certain cases to SCM and Order desk within the CFT.Advises non-exempt associates regarding day-to-day priority of customer requests.Monitors and proactively addresses issues that impact performance to committed ship date (CSD), lead-time, response time, and inventory goals.Coordinates and manages high-visibility and/or important customer programs.May include initial customer or product startup initiatives or large customer programs.Coordinates with Master Scheduler to manage product life cycle and related materials availability issues.Drives process improvements inside and outside the area of Order Management.Provides input to management, reschedules, and /or interfaces with customer program management, master scheduling, customers, and production control to reschedule production in the event of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions.Represents Order Management on various Customer Focus Teams.Here is some of what you'll need:5 years of experience as a Planner Scheduler Materials planner or similar rolesBachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceExperience in Automotive Production ManufacturingExperience with BAAN preferredSMT Production planning experience (preferred)Excellent Excel Spreadsheet experienceExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Production Planning/scheduling, and DOF (Direct Order Fulfillment)Previous experience in the Automotive Manufacturing IndustryMicroSoft Office SuiteCustomer communication and meetingsLearn new tools/software quickly and work/multi-task under pressureWhat you'll receive for the great work you provide:Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition ReimbursementJob CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainRelocation: Not eligibleIs Sponsorship Available?NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).