Master Scheduler

Description

If you are an experienced Master Scheduler looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!

Manufacturer

Manufacturer of large custom-designed control valves, you will work in a multifaceted and high-tech production facility based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the backlog, including total backlog, late backlog, and lead time
• Manage a master schedule that is valid, taking into account material availability, resource capacity, customer/market demands, and financial commitments
• Inventory management and reporting
• Set up planning parameters for new parts and process workflows
• Manage and deliver quote requests to Customer Service
• Use Oracle enterprise system to plan and promise assembly orders relative to customer requests and material plan
• Initiate purchase orders for parts, services, and/or non-product items; arrange for receipt, inspection and compliance of these purchase orders to meet customer request dates
• Initiate work orders for parts and arrange for completion to meet customer request dates
• Cook up the planning, review, and forecasting of “Buy and Make” parts within the designated Value Stream
• Make decisions to release, firm, defer or cancel planned orders
• Continually monitor reports to maintain alignment of supply and demand of material
• Take appropriate actions to bring supply and demand into alignment
• Maintain timely communication of essential changes to customer Promise Date
• Adjust assembly bills for material and assembly routings as necessary to satisfy special requirements
• Cook up quality matters and engineering changes/developments between Fisher and suppliers/production to minimize obsolescence and change over time
• Work with the Value Stream Manager to define appropriate forecast, safety stock, ROQ, and other material planning attributes
• Balance demand and capacity through the entry of orders into the Machining and Assembly Master Schedule, and coordinate with the area Supervisor
• Review and coordinate material to the master schedule
• Help implement lean manufacturing techniques into the designated value stream including the facilitation and use of Kanbans, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Scheduling Boards, and Best Practices
• Maintain delivery prospectus and periodically review to ensure competition in the market
• Perform other related duties as required

Who You Are

You step up to handle tough issues. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You partner with others to get work done.

Qualifications

• 2-year College Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience will be considered
• In-depth understanding of Master Product Schedule (MPS), Material Requirement Planning (MRP), MRPII, and manufacturing business systems
• Solid computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and MS Outlook
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills are required with the ability to work as a team member
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle knowledge and experience a plus
• APICS CPIM certification preferred