Master Scheduler

Job Summary/Overview

Position: Sr. Master Planner

Location: Apodaca, Mx

Position Overview: This role will be responsible for scheduling production and optimizing component inventory levels to achieve organizational objectives, as well as service levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation to maintain/improve established manufacturing sequences and lead times utilizing the Plant Master Production Schedule (MPS).

Release manufacturing work orders and assign to the production floor.

Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure production schedules are achieved, as well as ensuring timely shipment to customer.

Partners with the Plant Manager, Value Stream Leaders, Procurement, and Sales to ensure seamless production to meet customer needs.

Monitors the production plan daily to ensure it fully supports the MPS and continually meets customer service goals, inventory levels, production efficiency and capacity objectives.

Runs daily production reports to review open sales orders, monitors backlog, identifies shortages and/or production issues.

Interacts with the procurement team to expedite purchased goods.

Acts as the primary contact with the appropriate Customer Service Representatives (CSR) for matters regarding production status, schedule changes, and shipping information. May adjust schedule in response to customer feedback/requirements, product availability and manufacturing capacity.

Prepares reports for analysis on inventory, on time shipments, performance to schedules and updates inventory levels based on current data and KPI requirements.

Supports the launch of new items (trial scheduling, inventory control, sample order management, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to execute across various MRP/ERP systems including SAP.

Ability to analyze situations and drive RCCA activity

Demonstrated ability in using Lean manufacturing tools and processes to drive continuous improvement across complex organizations

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required. Extended knowledge and experience in ERP systems

Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers

Demonstrates a willingness to accept change and new approaches, including additional responsibilities

Proven ability to lead by influence

Strong project management and multitasking skills along with the ability to navigate conflicting priorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related field.
• CPIM or CSCP preferred.