Associate - IDAP Master Scheduler

About the Role

The Associate – IDAP Master Scheduler is a key contact for all technical and tactical planning information in the Indianapolis Device Assembly and Packaging (IDAP) area. This role is the primary link for all functions within the plant and the broader supply chain, ensuring scheduling updates and issue resolution. The master scheduler is responsible for evaluating capacity requirements, developing assembly or packaging schedules, and translating demand forecasts into the master schedule. They also prepare the weekly Capacity Requirements Plan (CRP) and monthly Sales and Operations Plan (S&OP) to align site production activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace through proper ergonomic practices and compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with learning plans, SOPs, and other regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve requested stability samples.
• Track and complete packaging before assigned due dates.
• Align and optimize short and long-term production plans with operations capacity constraints.
• Prepare and present CRP and S&OP presentations.
• Convert production plans to master shop floor schedules.
• Work with operations to resolve capacity challenges and unplanned production issues.
• Process anticipated delay reports and past due process orders.
• Lead schedule-related communication in the flow team.
• Represent supply chain at flow and lead team meetings.
• Ensure component availability by working with buyers.
• Generate, analyze, and report plant capacity analysis.
• Perform scenario analysis to understand the impact of strategic options.
• Network with stakeholders to ensure the production plan is achievable.
• Align plans with upstream and downstream master schedulers and global supply chain resources.
• Integrate alternate demand into the production schedule.
• Generate OSSCE metrics and perform Pareto analysis.
• Work with stakeholders to improve plant supply chain processes and performance.
• Set up and maintain data in SAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other technical field.
• Knowledge/Experience in Manufacturing, Packaging, and/or Customer Service.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain (preferred).
• APICS certification (preferred).
• Regulated industry experience (preferred).
• Previous experience using SAP (preferred).
• Strong organizational and Project Management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of DDMRP and OSSCE (helpful).
• Customer-oriented.
• Excellent computer skills (e.g., MRP, SAP, Excel).

Schedule

8-hour days, Monday through Friday. May need to be available off-shift to respond to operational issues.

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $58,500 - $137,500. Full-time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus, 401(k), pension, medical benefits, and other comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plans.
• Vacation benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day care.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including employee assistance programs and fitness benefits.