Master Scheduler
Norwalk, OH
Full-time

• This person will be the interface between the customer requirements and the operations.
• Prepare the monthly SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Plan) to obtain a level production plan and optimize resources.
• Create a rolling 3-month Master Production Plan for designated products. Utilize the production capacity, taking into consideration the sales forecast, historical sales, and new business requirements.
• Implement and drive Master Production Scheduling (MPS) to ensure a level production plan and protect against customer fluctuations in demand.
• Monitor, coordinate and manage Start of Production (SOP) and End of Production (EOP) for current and new customers.
• Manage and coordinate with Plant Team to develop a recovery plan to address variations in customer demand.
• Coordinate, confirm raw material, components, WIP assemblies are available to support production plan to avoid impact to operations.
• Responsible for timely SAP Parameter set-up, completion of task for the Staging Process for Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP), Sales Forecast, Work in Progress and Finished Goods.
• Analyze and identify risks associated with the Production Plan, including manufacturing lead times, material availability, logistics, equipment, etc.
• The weekly / monthly Production Schedule will be updated and distributed to the Plant Team on a weekly basis.
• Perform supply demand analysis each quarter, highlighting areas of concern for the next 12 months.
• Develop, manage inventory targets to achieve targets to be in line with cost, KPI’s to ensure on-time delivery to Internal / External Customers.
• Develop, manage daily / weekly / monthly KPIs to control actual production output versus the Production Plan. Identify gaps, drive improvements and resolutions to resolve.
• Serve as a back-up to PC & L Team / Functions as required to support the business operations.
• May be required off hours to manage / support the Customer and or internal issues / concerns that may impact the customer and operations.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, processes, work instructions, etc. in accordance withIATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Assists in maintaining and enforcing a safe workplace.
• Manages a minimum of one Continuous Improvement project throughout the year. (Reporting out as required by PC & L Manager).
• Communicate customer operating plans on a weekly basis.
• Support the plant team in planning for shutdown periods, holidays, equipment move, bank builds, etc. to ensure no impact to the customer and or business operations.
• Attend the Daily Production meeting, weekly manpower meetings as required. Communicate changes related to customer schedule changes, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain (Materials Management, Logistics,and Manufacturing)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a materials function in a manufacturingenvironment
• APICS Certification desired but not needed
• SAP is experience required (ERP System-SAP)