Manager Production Planning

Location: Holland, OH, United States
Job ID: 85967

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Manager Production Planning

Your main responsibilities

This role can be based in any Schindler US office location.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage master schedule for compliance to vendor lead time and capacity of the Order Consolidation Center (OCC).
• Oversee vendor schedules for compliance to lead time, capacity and work with vendors to proactively mitigate scheduling conflicts.
• Establish and publish accurate vendor lead times for integration into estimating tool and MRP system.
• Manage reporting for scheduling compliance and distribute to internal stakeholders.
• Manage communication with buyers, project leaders and OCC management to identify and resolve capacity issues on a daily basis.
• Champion continuous improvement opportunities focused on on-time schedule and delivery performance• Identify and implement process improvements.

Essential Skills and Qualifications
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools: Experience with tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, and potentially specialized S&OP software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills: Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles: Understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and other key supply chain concepts.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to the S&OP process. 

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree
• APICS Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) preferred
• Experience in master planning and/or material planning
• Experience with MRP/ERP Systems, SAP preferred
• Analytical competency (data mining, problem analysis; strong Excel skills)
• Knowledge of manufacturing and material/production/inventory control techniques
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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