About the position
Responsibilities
• Create and maintain a feasible Master Production Schedule (MPS) for key finished goods and components, balancing customer demand with production capacity.
• Use inputs from the sales forecast, customer orders, and inventory targets to drive the schedule.
• Assess and manage production capacity, identifying and resolving any bottlenecks.
• Work closely with production managers to ensure the MPS is achievable.
• Partner with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components needed for production.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust the MPS as needed to prevent stockouts or excessive inventory.
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA for planning and execution, and OMP for advanced planning and scheduling.
• Serve as the primary liaison between sales, operations, finance, and procurement.
• Communicate changes to the schedule, manage expectations, and facilitate a smooth production flow.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production attainment, schedule adherence, and inventory accuracy.
• Use this data to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Apply standard APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) principles and best practices in all aspects of master scheduling.
• Lead site function activities for SAP deployment fit-to-template, design, test, SOP development, go-live, and hypercare
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field
• 8-10 years in a master production scheduler or similar supply chain planning role.
• Proven experience with ERP planning processes and software (eg. SAP S/4HANA and OMP) is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and inventory management concepts is essential.
Nice-to-haves
• CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification
• Advanced degree (eg. Masters, MBA)
• Experience with the implementation of large scale ERP projects a plus
Benefits
• Relocation benefits are provided
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