What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Scheduler position at Rimports?
We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to join our Operations team. This role is critical to ensuring efficient production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and self-motivated professional with a strong background in production planning and scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop and manage the master production schedule (MPS) to align with customer demand, inventory goals, and capacity constraints.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to optimize production planning.
Ensure material availability through effective MRP (Material Requirements Planning) management.
Production Scheduling & Coordination
Analyze forecast accuracy, demand variability, and lead times to improve scheduling efficiency.
Monitor and adjust schedules based on production performance, constraints, and demand fluctuations.
Identify and mitigate risks related to capacity, materials, and production constraints.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor production performance, absorption rates, and inventory levels.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling efficiency and reduce lead times.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
5 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of MRP, ERP systems, and forecasting methodologies.
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros).
Experience with Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
Knowledge of SQL programming is a plus.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Some travel is required.