Master Scheduler

The Role

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing the master production schedule to balance customer demands and supply capacity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate MRP requirements and pull signals to create purchase orders for value stream fabricated and raw materials.
• Analyze requirements and release "consigned" items from supplier.
• Coordinate delivery of material to Valley and McCook manufacturing facilities, subcontractor, or outside farm-out supply.
• Maintain planned scheduling parameters, such as lead-times, lot sizes, safety stocks, delivery times, and order file data for all scheduled items.
• Create a level supply schedule that satisfies customer demand with optimum inventory levels and resource utilization as dictated by division policy.
• Assist demand management in setting priorities when demand outstrips the division's supply of products or the resources necessary to build the requested product.
• Periodically review invoice pricing for compliance with agreed upon terms and prices.
• Review ECN's (Engineering Change Notice) for new or change to existing materials. Coordinate transition to new material and manage inventory levels.
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with respect to material and capacity availability and order-promising integrity.
• Respond in a timely manner to significant action messages generated by QAD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR Associate’s degree with 3+ years of experience OR 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• APICS CPIM, CFPIM, SCOR-P or CSCP certification, or successfully complete certification within 18 months of hire date.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred.
• Prior experience setting up and planning with a Kanban pull system.
• Demonstrated abilities in visual scheduling and inventory optimization.
• Prior experience with master scheduling utilizing production family methodologies.
• Learns by example and earns the respect and trust of co-workers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Sets aggressive targets, accepts consequences of actions, and holds others accountable.
• Thinks globally about the entire business and committed to supporting the needs and goals of an integrated global organization.
• Understands priorities and balances short-term and long-term requirements.
• Communicates openly and honestly in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis.
• Knowledge of mathematics and data analysis.
• Prior experience outsourcing manufactured goods.
• Knowledge of QAD planning, scheduling, and Kanban tools.

Benefits

Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more