Associate Master Scheduler

Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is a corporate liaison for and between all departments on production scheduling and related production activities.  Will develop, monitor, and maintain Master Production Build Schedules, and will interface with customers on all order fulfillment activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Develops, publishes and maintains the world wide Master Production Schedule for assigned accounts.
• Initiates corrective actions to product schedules when dictated by change in business.
• Facilitate the Expediting/De-Expediting of all schedule changes.
• Enters and maintains all customer order activities in compliance with the established business agreements/contracts of assigned accounts.
• Responds to customer inquiries on open/closed orders, product availability, lead-times, and pricing.
• Facilitates and manages spare parts, sales orders and schedules for assigned accounts.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: 

• Participates in new/sustaining product teams, representing Purchasing, Master Scheduling, and Customer Service.
• Participates in the Change Control Board activities that include the coordinating of Engineering Change Notice (ECN) affectivity with Purchasing, Planning, and Production.
• Ensures Expedites and/or reschedules are administered to the corporate guidelines and appropriate business practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School or equivalent and/or Associate’s degree in business.
• Two years experience in the manufacturing planning field and/or college related courses.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business data with some knowledge of spreadsheets and general accounting practices.
• Respond to questions from all levels of associates and the customer. 
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.
• Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials.  Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate’s degree in business or a related technical field.
• APICS certification with experience using MRP planning software.
• Two years experience in the EMS planning field (Forecasting, Capacity Analysis, and Production Scheduling)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronics goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.