Master Scheduler

Job Description:

Title: Master Scheduler

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

The Master Scheduler is an experienced supply chain professional that leads production planning activities for the plant with a goal of meeting customer expectations of on-time delivery with limited oversight. Their primary role is to translate mid-term to long-term production plans into a granular-level master production schedule (MPS). In addition, they monitor S&OP to ensure alignment to the master production schedule and adjust as needed.

Furthermore, they interpret production plans, alongside valuable business data, to calculate optimized work streams for production through the allocation of production resources. Their scheduling decisions may have considerable impact on an organizations’ s costs and profits.

To be successful, the Master Scheduler must be an analytical, critical thinker, and a strong communicator with an eye for detail. They are tasked with building and maintaining strong partnerships with product management, channel, operations, management, and the entire supply chain team.

This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead monthly S&OP process, analyze forecasts, and inventory change

Oversee the preparation of Rough-Cut Capacity Plans and MPS, including scenario planning

Develop run strategies and analyze trends by dissecting the production plan into specific work processes, optimizing the allocation of production resources against ongoing change, constraints, and supplier capabilities

Develop recovery plans as necessary and communicate risk and remediation

Lead cradle to grave product management reducing risk of supply disruption and end of life excess and obsolescence

Track and lead schedule attainment discussions

Manges raw material orders and WIP to coincide with production plans and inventory objectives, such as stocking strategies, replenishment, inventory target levels and days on hand

Super User and Subject Matter Expert with ability to train and onboard new planners

Education, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required in a business-related field and a minimum of 5 years Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experienced in S&OP and Schedule Analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel and PowerPoint

Demonstrated advanced initiative, problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, collaboration and influence skills

Takes accountability for decisions made in support of work-product development and process optimization

Prior experience leading with or without direct authority

APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred

Six Sigma/Lean Training preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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