Master Scheduler

Essential Functions

• Establish an S&OP program, define operating procedures, and establish an S&OP planning team.
• Assemble master schedule reporting regarding performance to the business plan, the shipment plan, the inventory plan and the production plan.
• Maintain and communicate production schedules across 3 business sites.
• Communicate changes to production teams affected by schedule changes.
• Possess a full understanding of modern planning concepts and practices.
• Utilize spreadsheet and ERP-type software in managing the planning process.
• Understand and manage make-to-stock, make-to-order, assemble-to-order, and engineer-to-order manufacturing requirements.
• Calculate production lead times.
• Effectively analyze whether inventories need to be maintained, increased, or decreased.
• Schedule demand based on the product mix.
• Identify parts that would be good candidates for safety stock and use ERP system to manage inventory associated.
• Manage schedule changes through system generated action messages.
• Schedule production from order entry to shipment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience; or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
• APICS or ISM certification desirable.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred (preferably in a Medical Device or Aerospace Manufacturer).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain high ethical standards.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including the MS Office suite.
• Experience with Epicor desirable.
• Understand capacity management within MRP environment.
• Strong analytical skills, must be able to obtain data, evaluate, and apply planning principles from multiple sources.
• Ability to work with a remote team in a collaborative environment across multiple departments and sites.