Scheduling Analyst

Company Description:

For over 75 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Specialties:

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Pressure Management
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance & Repair Services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops manufacturing production/development summary and detail schedules for Stafford Assembly Facilities, including ongoing scenario analysis.

• Active involvement in the establishment of order promise dates and scheduled ship dates for all orders placing demand on the Stafford Assembly Shops.
• Work closely with the Sales department to understand customers’ requirements, resolve customer issues and plan for future workload.
• Oversee production schedules to ensure that customer delivery requirements are met.
• Meet with Sales and Operations personnel to review production planning and to collaborate on various projects and initiatives.
• Runs material and manufacturing lead time analysis, checks for procurement short cycling, or other key constraints and works issues with Production Manager and Shop Supervisors.
• Takes an active role in continuously improving planning methods, processes and tools.
• Participate in a safe and healthful workplace

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong technical knowledge preferred

Experience/Skills

• In depth understanding of Oracle R12 MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system
• Mastery of production scheduling
• Experience in a manufacturing setting
• Degree or experience in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing/Production, Finance, or Project Management
• Above average Excel skills (including pivot tables, vlookups, graph creation, managing large sets of data)

COMPETENCIES

• MS Projects experience preferred
• Powerpoint presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills