Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Master Scheduler to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the production planning and scheduling processes to ensure efficient operations.
Duties
- Lead monthly S&OP meetings based on plant capacity & demand planning.
- Track monthly forecasting variance by selected customer to drive improvements in planning processes & ensure proper allocation in MRP planning.
- Manage Supply Chain schedule for new product launch & phase out control for selected customer/product groups.
- Build long-term machine/labor capacity models & short-term fixed production plans to support total customer demand & on-time delivery targets.
- Maintain & improve ratio of inventory (ROI) targets across WIP & FG production items. Build & integrate inventory strategies across the business.
- Develop & maintain production scheduling tools (ERP & other tools) to ensure proper data validity as it relates to production & inventory (including BOM/routing management).
- Create & maintain scheduling system in ERP on a regular basis.
- Communicate schedule changes and updates to all relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organization.
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials and components, optimizing inventory levels.
- Implement and maintain best practices in production scheduling, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement
- Generate reports and analyze data to track key performance indicators, providing insights to support decision-making.
Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Supply Chain or related field
- 5+ years of experience in production planning/demand planning/capacity planning in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in SAP, MRP systems, and other scheduling software
- Strong understanding of inventory management and supply chain principles
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities