The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing the master production plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum inventory.
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.
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.
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.
Manages a minimum of one Continuous Improvement project throughout the year. (Reporting out as required by PC & L Manager).
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.