Master Scheduler
Rohrer Corporation · Huntley, IL · 1 mo ago
Management$90k/yrFull-time
Essential Functions
- Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with Customer Care, Logistics, and manufacturing departments.
- Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
- Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
- Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
- Maintains master distribution schedule for all facilities; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
- Collaborate with Customer Care and Operations to utilize the production schedule to forecast monthly revenue for assigned sites as part of the monthly Flash process.
- Participate in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
- Use overall plant performance to expected metrics as tool to monitor scheduling sequence improvement performance.
- Investigate production issues as they arise; work with plant operations to develop and execute action plans for resolution.
- Work to implement process improvement, methods improvement, and problem-solving activities to improve productivity and reduce cost (Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods to minimum levels).
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- At least five years of related experience required.
- Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred.
- Strong computer skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel and Power BI preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exemplify Rohrer’s Core Values: Ownership – Act with accountability, sense of urgency, and shared risk; Creativity – Challenge the status quo with ingenuity and resourcefulness; Collaboration – Strive for and actively participate in a cross-functional, team environment; Authenticity – Present ourselves as genuine and honest to build trust, respect and credibility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work within all levels of the organization.
Compensation
Compensation for this position can be up to $90,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. We are committed to fair and equitable competition practices.