Planner/Scheduler

Description: Colson Group USA is an operating unit of Colson Group, the largest manufacturer of caster and wheel products in the world. The brands of Colson Group USA have been technological leaders in caster innovation for over 350 combined years. This drive has led to some of the most trusted, advanced, and highest-quality mobility solutions available in the world today. Colson Group's unique and proprietary global footprint provides available services and capabilities unmatched by any other manufacturer. Primary Responsibilities: Work within Epicor to schedule production Coordinate with Supervisors to maximize production Schedule effectively with outside vendors and purchased components Update customer orders with accurate shipping dates Work with the sales team to meet customer requirements Coordinate with sister plants on transfer orders Analyze, prepare, and create schedules needed for production Ensure daily production requirements are achieved to meet customer expectations Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and work orders to meet production schedule and customer expectations Complete status reports for production progress, work in process, and raw material inventory Interact with shop floor management on a daily basis to resolve issues or gather additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service, and other cross functional departments Coordinate with engineering on deviations to maintain the bill of operations and bill of materials