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This role works closely with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Production, Vendors, and Purchasing to ensure projects are accurately planned, materials are ordered and delivered on time, and system data is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Review & Validation\nReview and validate project scope, pricing, vendor quotes, glass requirements, routing, and material locations.\nIdentify, resolve, and communicate missing or incorrect project information to ensure production readiness.\nMaterial Planning & Preparation\nRun CTO planning reports and optimize extrusion usage through Cut Planner to minimize waste.\nDetermine purchasing requirements and ensure all required materials are available to support production schedules.\nSystem & BOM Management\nRelease Bills of Material (BOMs) to Epicor and maintain accurate job updates.\nAlign production schedules, finishing triggers, pricing, and supplier information within CTO and Epicor systems.\nPurchasing & Vendor Coordination\nGenerate and manage purchase orders (POs) for required materials and services.\nCoordinate with vendors by sending documentation, tracking acknowledgments, resolving delays or discrepancies, and maintaining ongoing communication.\nProduction Coordination & Project Completion\nCoordinate material flow, scheduling, and production activities to support on-time project completion.\nProcess engineering revisions and manage exceptions including DMRs and special orders.\nCommunicate project status updates, resolve production issues, and close out projects upon completion.\nCommunication & Coordination\nCollaborates closely with the Master Scheduler, Project Management, Planning, Engineering, and Purchasing teams to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule and to proactively resolve constraints impacting customer delivery.\nMaintains frequent communication with internal stakeholders to manage scheduling changes, address issues arising after initial planning, and support overall production flow.\nProvides timely and accurate updates to the Master Scheduler and Planning Supervisor regarding constraints or risks that may affect the production schedule.\nPartners with the Master Scheduler throughout the planning process to ensure critical information is shared and timelines are adjusted as needed.\nCoordinates and delivers detailed planning information to the Purchasing team following order planning activities.\nProcess Optimization\nTakes an active role in departmental and company-wide continuous improvement initiatives, including Metals-specific projects, to enhance operational efficiency and workflow performance.\nMaintains a strong working knowledge of all production and order fulfillment processes, from order entry through shipping.\nSupports the Production Scheduling team with daily operational activities, process improvement initiatives, cross-functional projects, and special assignments.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nAdvanced technical proficiency with ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft, with preferred experience in Epicor, as well as advanced skills in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proven capacity to interpret complex operational data, identify root causes of production delays, and resolve scheduling conflicts efficiently.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, negotiate priorities among departments, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.\nComprehensive knowledge of supply chain operations, including lean manufacturing principles, inventory management, logistics coordination, and demand forecasting methodologies.\nProficient in inventory management systems and data-driven decision-making tools to support operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.\nHighly organized with strong multitasking capabilities and the ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.\nEducation & Experience\nEducation:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required\nAssociate degree preferred\nAPICS CPIM certification preferred\nExperience:\n3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required\n1-3 years of scheduling or production planning experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience\nExperience using Microsoft Dynamics 365, is preferred\nWork Environment/Travel Requirements\nPrimarily office-based with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. Proper PPE is required when on the manufacturing floor.\nThis job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.\nOur Benefits\nWe care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. 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