Planner Scheduler II

DescriptionAscentec Engineering is hiring a Planner Scheduler II for our Tualatin headquarters! This advanced scheduling role will be responsible for managing complex production schedules, resolving scheduling conflicts, analyzing capacity constraints, and supporting cross-area and/or cross-site schedule alignment.This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship. Periodic travel to our Dallas, Oregon facility.Requirements Advanced Schedule Management:Manage complex daily, weekly, and mid-range production schedules for assigned areasBalance due dates, capacity, material availability, operational constraints, quality, and customer prioritiesRecommend sequencing tradeoffs and recovery actions when demand exceeds capacity or disruptions occurMaintain schedule stability while enabling controlled priority-driven changesCapacity And Constraint AnalysisAnalyze work center capacity, resource loading, utilization, and constraint areas using Planet Together APS, Epicor Kinetic, and supporting reportsValidate schedule feasibility against machine, labor, shift, and operational constraintsPartner with production leadership to confirm actual capacity and execution assumptionsRecommend and escalate corrective actions with clear customer and output impactSchedule System Governance And Data IntegrityEnsure schedule data integrity in Planet Together APS and Epicor Kinetic for assigned areasReview job dates, priorities, operation dates, resource assignments, scheduling attributes, and dispatch logic for accuracyIdentify system data issues that create inaccurate schedule output and coordinate correctionsSupport schedule data audits, standard work, and system configuration improvementsHelp train others on scheduling process, system usage, and schedule update standardsRisk Management And Recovery PlanningIdentify schedule risks related to material shortages, quality holds, engineering changes, equipment downtime, labor availability, or customer priority shiftsDevelop and communicate recovery plans for late or at-risk jobsCoordinate with planning, purchasing, production, quality, engineering, and customer-facing teams to remove blockersLead or support schedule conflict resolution meetings for assigned areasEscalate unresolved risks with recommended decision optionsCross-Functional LeadershipServe as a senior scheduling point of contact for assigned product lines, customers, or manufacturing areasSupport daily and weekly production alignment meetings with schedule status, risks, and recovery actionsPartner with Master Scheduler on schedule strategy, capacity analysis, and priority alignmentMentor Scheduler I and planning roles on scheduling logic, system usage, and escalation disciplineSupport customer expedite and delivery risk discussions by providing credible schedule analysisReporting And Continuous ImprovementDevelop or maintain schedule performance reporting including schedule adherence, past-due backlog, capacity loading, and at-risk jobsIdentify recurring causes of schedule disruption and recommend corrective actionsSupport improvements to Planet Together APS, Epicor Kinetic, dispatch reporting, and schedule governanceDocument scheduling standards and help reduce tribal knowledge dependencyDemonstrate readiness for Master Scheduler by managing schedule strategy, cross-functional tradeoffs, and broader capacity decisionsRequiredQualifications & Experience:5 or more years of production scheduling, planning, production control, or manufacturing operations experienceStrong understanding of finite scheduling, MRP/MPS logic, capacity planning, production flow, and schedule tradeoffsExperience working with ERP and scheduling systems to manage jobs, priorities, resources, and production datesAbility to analyze capacity constraints and recommend schedule recovery actionsStrong communication skills with production, leadership, and cross-functional teamsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, production reporting, and schedule analysisPreferredExperience with Epicor KineticExperience with Planet Together APS or equivalent advanced planning and scheduling softwareExperience in aerospace, semiconductor, precision machining, or contract manufacturingExperience in high-mix, low-to-mid-volume production environmentsExperience supporting cross-site scheduling or complex customer demand changesAPICS/ASCM certification or courseworkCompetenciesAdvanced systems thinking and schedule judgmentAnalytical and detail-oriented with strong decision support skillsStrong communicator across shop floor, management, and leadership audiencesProactive risk manager and problem solverComfortable operating in high-change manufacturing environmentsCapable mentor for junior planning and scheduling rolesCompensation/Benefits$80,000 to $95,000 DOEMedical / Dental / Vision 401k with company match up to 4% Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program Short-term and Long-term Disability Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement Life Insurance Paid time off / paid holidays Employee Assistance Programs Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.