Finite Scheduler

Position Summary:
The Finite Scheduler (Planner) is responsible for developing and maintaining a production schedule for the plant with the objective to meet customer requested dates, optimize production efficiency and achieve inventory targets. The Planner is accountable to align on the short and long-term capacity plan with Operations. The role also works closely with the Customer Service team to manage escalations and with the Procurement team to ensure that raw material requirements are communicated.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain efficient production planning taking Forecast and Sales Orders, MTO/MTS, MOQ & Ldt and stocking strategy into account.

Perform ERP transactions related to our Planning/Scheduling activities including but not limited to ; e.g. Process Orders, Maintain PPDS. Issue tolling, repacking PO’s, Issue PO’s & STO’s

Maintain Material Master Data linked to production accurately in the System (ERP) - (e.g. BOM, Recipe)

NPI - Support technology group for new developments by supporting Trials

Working closely with DRP Planner to validate and ensure sufficient inventory of raw materials and components at all times (e.g. feedstock, glass fiber and additives) to support production.

Provide input for the Regional Supply review (Work closely with Production, Operation & Logistics to identify gap & resolution)

Lead the weekly production call with Operations, DRP etc.

Define actions cross-functionally to meet KPI’s. Propose targets that financially optimize the balance between production efficiency and inventory without impacting service

Resolve complex customer related issues/exceptions by working closely with Customer Service Representatives and Logistics team. (e.g. Review Escalation process, Sales Control, Celonis)

Active participation & lead on regional supply chain improvement projects

Reports to:
This role will report directly to our Regional Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Required Experience:
10 years of planning experience working with manufacturing, preferably compounding.

5 years minimum experience with MRP systems (e.g. SAP, APO, NPPQS, PP/DS)

Excel

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, information systems, or equal through experience required.

Excellent analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally and with different nationalities and cultures.

Excellent organization and efficient time-management skills to meet deadlines

Ability to lead projects and coordinate teamwork.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Support and drive change management efforts.

Proficient in following Languages: Italian, English.

Skills Summary:
About Us:
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel ap