What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Scheduler position at Kalle USA?
JOB PURPOSE: The Master Scheduler is responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of production lines regarding product demands, plant capacity, customer orders and inventory goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS:
- Extract data from ERP system and schedule in excel. Continue to monitor updates, maintains accuracy production schedule.
- Analyzes plant capacities and performs mathematical calculations to determine if production schedule is attainable.
- Ensures production schedule supports sales plan and inventory targets (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, etc.).
- Provide key reports on a routine basis that track departmental KPI’s as requested, i.e., inventory reports, aged and obsolete material.
- Communicate concerns regarding manufacturing performance issues as necessary.
- Planning and managing customer forecasts for purchased finished goods.
- Planning and managing inventory levels of critical parts / products while minimizing working capital costs and obsolescence.
- Support product development initiatives by ensuring all materials are available to fulfill launch requirements.
- Managing relationships with select suppliers to eliminate constraints and meet objectives.
- Managing the movement of product into and out of obsolete/aged inventory category.
- Develop monthly and quarterly inventory targets and manage procurement to achieve targeted inventory levels on both a cost and unit basis and to achieve desired inventory turn targets.
- Understand the software and data available within the various ERP systems in order to query, problem solve and/or analyze performance of the department against objectives.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced ever changing environment.
- Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field highly desirable.
- 5 years of related experience in manufacturing environment: material planning, distribution, production, and scheduling experience.
- Mathematical skills: Ability to calculate and perform Algebra.
- Demonstrated high level of analytical ability required [queries, data manipulation, statistics, trending].
- Working knowledge of ERP systems [Made to Manage desired but not necessary].
- Computer Skills: Working knowledge of all MS Office programs; proficient in Excel.
- Must be able to work with various departments and be a part of teams.
- Highly organized and able to handle complex tasks.
- Communication skills - Ability to read, write, analyze, and follow instructions; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, peers, and customers.
- Problem solving: Ability to identify issues and take corrective/preventative actions.
- Teamwork: Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others related to learning, problem solving, back-up support and fostering team support.
- Must demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities, deadlines, demands and assignments as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000