MTS Systems seeking experienced Master Scheduler - Supply Chain Logistics
Create and maintain a valid master schedule for manufacturing material and capacities by effectively balancing supply and demand for product. Collaborate with sales, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, project engineering, PSO, and logistics to determine optimal master schedule to support company sales and operational plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or related field
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Experience with SAP
Position Description
Responsible for using sales, project, and service order data to develop and maintain the master schedule and production plan.
Communicate daily/weekly implementation plans to production planners and manufacturing managers and track KPIs for adherence to plans.
Develop a working knowledge of the company's products and processes to ensure optimal master schedule stability, order creation, rescheduling, load-leveling, etc.
Analyze the demand and supply balance at the work center and master schedule levels, determining out-of-balance conditions, identifying alternatives, and recommending action for approval.
When significant changes in the master schedule occur, conduct rough cut capacity planning prior to publishing a master schedule.
Communicate and follows up on issues related with component and assembly availability. Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with respect to material, capacity availability, and order-processing integrity.
Assist production management with the implementation of the production schedule.
Ensure planners carry out necessary rescheduling and follow-up to assure customer's requirements.
Prepare reports, presentations, and graphs with monthly operating summaries for planning and execution of meetings.
Provide delivery promises on incoming orders as required and analyzes and interprets marketing forecast reports.
Communicate production planning issues to relevant areas including global supply chain, marketing, production control, customer service, etc.
Develop and monitor strategic performance improvement measures for master schedules and production plans.
Follow set objectives to ensure that department goals are met effectively, efficiently, and timely.
Implement and support programs and policies of organization.
Other accountabilities/duties as assigned
Additional information
Best in Class Benefits
Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.
Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA with a company match
Income Protection Benefits
Industry Leading 401(k) plan
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Matching Gift and Volunteer Program
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