Production Planner Scheduler

About the role

ABB is looking for an experienced Production Planner Scheduler to develop and manage production schedules that support customer commitments, manufacturing capacity and material availability. The role links Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain so that production plans are achievable and delivery issues are identified and resolved. It is onsite in Bartlesville, OK.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasted demand, plant capacity, material availability and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate material requirements and procurement timing so raw materials and components are available for production.
• Monitor inventory, work-in-process, production progress and capacity, and act to prevent delays.
• Manage planning for complex and custom orders, working with Project Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and others.
• Identify and resolve production constraints, scheduling conflicts and material shortages affecting quality, delivery or performance.
• Maintain planning data, production parameters and reports in SAP or similar systems.
• Analyze processes, workflow, equipment utilization and capacity to find efficiency improvements.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving and communicate priorities, risks and solutions to management, production staff, engineers, procurement, vendors and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, inventory management or MRP in a manufacturing environment.
• Work authorization to work for ABB in the US permanently.
• Preferred: experience with APICS/ASCM, Lean Manufacturing, Kanban or other manufacturing/supply chain methods, and planning of technical, electronic or engineered-to-order products.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with SAP or a similar enterprise planning system.
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
• Paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays and vacation for salaried exempt positions.
• Employee assistance program, employee discount program and paid time off.