Material Scheduler Job Description Sample

As a Master Scheduler Supervisor – Material Control with Rolls-Royce, you will play an integral role leading the Sales and Operations Planning Process for the defense sector to ensure that the assessment of risks, inventory and financial implications are approved by the value stream stakeholders.

We're the second largest global provider of defence aero-engine products and services globally with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including: transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Key Accountabilities

• Obtaining domestic facility agreements to a capacity plan supporting the response, recognising but not limited to, the effects of productivity, recruitment, non conformance, inload/offload, method improvement and New Product Introduction

• Assessing the risks, inventory, capacity and financial implications of the response

• Conducting risk assessments to include the ability to implement the capacity plan, acquire material and compress lead time, as required

• Identifying risks that would be unacceptable without mitigation

• Preparing counter offers to remove excessive risk if necessary

• Leading the group controlling SAP product configurations, based on Engineering Product Change board and configuration control processes

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.

Basic:

• A Bachelor`s degree with 10 years of experience in production planning and/or control within a manufacturing environment OR;

• A Master`s degree with 8 years of experience in production planning and/or control within a manufacturing environment OR;

• A PhD with 4 years of experience in production planning and/or control within a manufacturing environment

• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred:

• Prior Project and/or Program Management experience

• SAP and/or ERP system experience

• Experience working with gas turbine or aerospace component products

• Ability to understand financial impacts, related to scheduling decisions

Create the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its excellence and innovation.

Trusted to deliver excellence.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking a Material Requirements Scheduler for our facility in Fort Mill, SC to support our Industrial Sales Supply Chain. The Material Requirements Scheduler will create, maintain, and close out purchase orders with vendors, while guaranteeing that customer and forecasting requirements are met. These functions will be primarily performed using SAP. The Material Requirements Scheduler will also frequently interact with internal customer service, demand planners, logistics, foreign and domestic plants, external warehousing partners, and product vendors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Communicate and coordinate demands to suppliers – create, push out, pull in, or cancel purchase orders.

• Trigger to Demand Planners for addition check of forecasts, safety stock, and exceptional demands with planning manager.

• Coordinate the communication of production and delivery information between vendors and customer service/logistics.

• Communicate agreed planned deliveries from internal and external suppliers. Develop and support alternative stock solutions for replacement and shortages when needed.

• Create and execute expedited recovery plans for critical/past due products.

• Serve as primary contact with vendors regarding, but not limited to, open orders, shipments, and billing.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience

• 2 years previous experience with an industrial/automotive manufacturer strongly preferred.

• SAP or ECC strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Intermediate/Advanced Excel required.

• Intermediate to Advanced fluency in secondary language a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.

• Effective business interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.

• Must also have a professional attitude exercising confidentiality as needed; demonstrated ability to work with appropriate sense of urgency and drive for results.

Schaeffler is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Pugs is excited to announce we have a Supply Chain Material Planner / Scheduler position available. If you are up for a challenge and enjoy working in a fast paced, growing environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy environment, this may be the job for you. By joining our team, you will become part of a high energy group of people who work hard to provide great service and value to our customers.

The Supply Chain Material Planner / Scheduler position is a key role within our strategic plan for efficient management of resources. An enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes and systems is highly desired. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/long term priorities and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted purchasing standards and goals, managing inventory levels and targets, and managing supply and demand within the product supply chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan and execute procurement of finished goods from manufacturers and suppliers

• Proactively report product and material availability issues

• Maintain, monitor MRP reports; revise essential system planning data to ensure Oracle system is effectively planning future requirements

• Meet inventory management objectives for inventory turns and stock outs.

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with Product and Sales teams

• Participate and contribute to monthly Sales and Operations planning process

• Complete special projects and assignments as requested

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong attention to detail

• Supply Chain Planning experience

• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)

• Oracle system experience a plus (ERP, MRP)

• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities

Pugs participates in E-Verify employment verification.

Description:

Title: Master Scheduler / Operations Analyst

Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Code: ES20182303-23991

Job Description:
The Master Scheduler / Operations Analyst must have strong data analyst skills to drive changes, provide feedback, and make sound business decisions. The candidate will also have the skills necessary to extract data, create and manage reports, and associated metrics for management review.

The Master Scheduler / Operations Analyst role is focused on developing and managing production schedules for internal manufacturing operations to satisfy customer demand and optimize factory utilization.

The Master Scheduler analyzes customer demand, reviews production capacity, creates production plans, and provides appropriate delivery dates. The Master Scheduler will work with other departments (Contracts, Materials, Manufacturing Operations, Program Management, etc.) to ensure customer satisfaction and the best use of internal resources. This role involves a detailed understanding of various manufacturing methods, Bill of Material (BOM) construct, MRP principles, Engineering Change Order implementation, and material flow concepts such as pull system/one piece flow.

Role and Job Responsibilities:

• Aggregation of customer demand to create a level loaded master schedule over the planning time horizon.

• Maintain the master schedule in the MRP system.

• Drive and maintain a valid MRP system.

• Schedule production demand based on the product mix, and provide accurate commitment dates to Operations Management, Contracts, and Program Management teams across multiple product lines.

• Use analytical skills and ability to synthesize a considerable amount of data

• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levels of management

• Work with Supply Chain Management to ensure material requirements are understood and support manufacturing operations.

• Works to resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions.

• Assemble master schedule reports regarding performance to the revenue and shipment plans.

• Develop, analyze, monitor, and communicate actual and required capacity requirements.

• Ensuring alignment between MPS and sales order/contract requirements.

• Analyze lead times with operations and supply chain to ensure schedule accuracy.

• Work with supply chain to balance the optimization of economic order quantities (EOQ) with the need to deploy lean flow initiatives.

• Must have knowledge of tools and strategies associated with lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.

• 8 years of Manufacturing/Planning experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a scheduling position with extensive demonstrated success in master scheduling.

• Experience utilizing MRP software in managing the scheduling process.

• Experience incorporating Lean initiatives to eliminate waste out of processes, reduce cycle times, reduce/minimize WIP, and drive cost savings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Aerospace/DOD Industries.
• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).

Please be aware that many of our positions require a security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that Harris Corporation may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

Harris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Location: USA - NJ - Clifton

Activation Date: Friday, March 23, 2018

Expiration Date: Sunday, March 24, 2019

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Production Scheduler - Stockton, CA

Location: Stockton, CA, US, 95215

Company: Precast Products West

Job ID: 133561

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle Precast is the leading manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic products in the United States. Our products range from utility vaults, reinforced concrete pipe, catch basins, drainage and septic tanks, to retaining walls, storm shelters, wall panels, concrete barriers, a variety of prestressed concrete products and more. With more than 80 locations nationwide and 3,000 plus employees, Oldcastle Precast is committed to upholding core values of reliability, quality, and service in cutting edge ways.

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for managing and supporting all production related activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Production and Dispatch to generate and distribute daily production schedules to achieve delivery commitments.

• Utilize ERP system capabilities for production scheduling. Create and verifying Bills-of-Materials for standard and custom products.

• Communicate production lead times to all levels of the organization.

• Schedule all stock and custom products based on form capacity, man power availability and min/max inventory levels.

• Periodically review Min/Max inventory levels and adjust based on sales history

• Coordinate the movement of stock inventory to the appropriate plant location or distribution center with Dispatch.

• Identify potential material shortages and take appropriate action to minimize their effect.

• Establish inventory cycle counting process for raw materials and finished goods inventories. Participate in the physical inventory process.

• Lead weekly sales & operations planning meetings.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience) and Required Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

• Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of two (2) years manufacturing experience in lieu of degree. Experience in the precast concrete industry preferred.

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships throughout the organization.

• Experience with change management initiatives related to processes and procedures to achieve desired results.

• Customer focus; dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.

• Excellent oral / written communication, presentation and listening skills.

• Strong analytical skills, excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with MRP, production scheduling, inventory control.

• Ability to plan work and successfully implement programs through the direction of others.

• Ability to read and understand shop/engineering drawings.

What Oldcastle Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive base pay

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

• Group retirement savings program

• Health and wellness programs

About Oldcastle

Oldcastle has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the Oldcastle family. Oldcastle operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Oldcastle is a great place to grow! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Oldcastle family!

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Oldcastle Precast is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Oldcastle Precast is part of the Oldcastlecareers™ network.

Nearest Major Market: Stockton

Job Segment: Industrial, Chemical Engineer, Engineer, Sales Operations, Scheduler, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Administrative

External Job Description

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Specific to Subcontracting:

• Assist the Machine Shop and Foundry with capacity and capability offloads to help maintain shop schedule, cost and performance. Currently 25% of shop demand.

• Manage the vendor base (50+ suppliers) for machining of outsourced material for the machine shop (M53) and Foundry (A572) due to overcapacity or capability. Average outsourced quantity between 25K - 35K parts per year.

• Manage the vendor base (50+ suppliers) for machining of outsourced material for the Machine shop/OA shop and Foundry due to overcapacity or capability. Average outsourced quantity between 25K - 35K parts per year.

• Assist ESHP with capacity and capability offloads to help maintain shop schedule, cost and performance. Currently 25% of shop demand.

• Manage the vendor base (20+ suppliers) for Fabrication of outsourced material for the OA, PH, Painting and Plating due to overcapacity or capability.

• Point of contact for all technical or material issues within vendor base. (50+ suppliers)

• Review/Mitigate risk of drawing revision changes following the award of a purchase orders for sub-contracted items.

• Manage the supply base as needed to assure compliance with cost, quality, and schedule. (Site-Visits)

• Provide monthly reports of sub-contracted items and labor to shop Superintendents and Labor Union.

• Arrange with shop PC for material transportation logistics.

• Internal interface with Shop Superintendents, Directors, Engineers, Program Directors, Production Control Managers and Supply Chain.

• External interfaces include numerous company Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Quality Managers, Sales, Estimating and shop floor Supervisors.

• Work to expand to SFA in the same capacity.

Specific to a PPS 4 Position:

• Considered expert in field within the organization.

• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks.

• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

• Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources as well as problems with customer satisfaction.

• Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.

• Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers.

• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Basic Qualifications

This job requires - Apprentice School graduate, or a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of progressive HII planning/production control experience OR - 8 years progressive production operations experience with a Masters degree OR - 15 years of progressive HII planning/production control/production management/ testing experience (minimum of 10 of the 15 years being planning/production control). A candidate should possess a well-founded knowledge of Company operations, production processes, ship systems, and planning methods and schedules and/or plant maintenance activities, plus demonstrated leadership potential.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to network scheduling techniques is highly preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• APICS certification

• Requires a demonstrated understanding of MRP and inventory management systems

• Proficient with PC-based spreadsheet tools

• Proficient user of ERP Systems, MS Office

• Strong materials management skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong Interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams

• Solid fundamental understanding of the principles and concepts of Materials Management

• Have a complete understanding of assigned products, with emphasis on scheduling constraints and/or long lead processes or items

• Be able to make decisions and evaluations to determine the capacity of production and availability of materials

• Be able to interface tactfully and proactively with Production, Purchasing, Sales and Management personnel

• Knowledgeable of the many production requirements relating to processes, machines and people

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

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Postal Code
14620-4260

Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Manufacturing Specialist

• Material Plan & Execution will demonstrate excellence in master planning, material processes & systems, productions schedules, purchasing and/or logistics activities. Review orders backlog, sales forecasts, material availability & manufacturing capacity to coordinate & expedite the flow of materials (from supplier & also within departments) according to prod. schedules.

Essential Responsibilities

You will also plan timing of both customers & work in process jobs, Interfaces with supervisors & group leaders regarding production status.

As the Lead Manufacturing Specialist

• Material Plan & Execution, you will:

• Review customer order backlogs and sales forecasts to recommend Master Production Schedules for all assigned products, including options and accessories

• Work with Customer Support Representatives to establish appropriate promised shipment dates for new and/or revised customer orders

• Monitor, coordinate and expedite the status and flow of work within manufacturing to production

• Review master production schedules and work in process jobs

• Establish priorities for specific customer orders and revises schedules according to customer order requirements, established priorities and availability production capacity and material

• Interface regularly with Purchasing to support the material acquisition and scheduling process, as well as to identify and resolve production shortages

• Provide guidance and priorities for Stockroom, Receiving and Shipping personnel

• Facilitate the introduction of new products and prototypes by providing planning and scheduling support

• Perform the administrative tasks necessary for the authorization and documentation of all of the planning activities for the business

• Plan and schedule material / production needs with the product line leader, provide team work direction and daily kick-off communications

• Develop and integrate processes that meet business needs across the organization and continuously improve operations for safety, efficiency, quality, and cost

• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited University or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years experience in Manufacturing)
• Minimum of 3 years of planning experience in a Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Production Control or Sourcing

About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world's largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

External Job Description

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field and two years professional experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with zero years of experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Office

Electrical Background (operations or support)

Overview

Unilin North America, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Quick-Step and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a wide variety of benefit options so that individuals can tailor plans that are right for him or her. Benefits include health care with prescription card, dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, employee purchase discounts, tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs and much more.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

Drug-Free/Tobacco-Free Workplace

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring products through the complete production cycle. Works closely with product management, operations, finance, vendors and various internal customers and is responsible for achieving both service and inventory metrics for over 260+ finished goods SKUs as set by management.

Responsibilities:

• Complies with company safety policies and procedures

• Manages supply plan of 260+ finished good SKUs to achieve targeted service levels while simultaneously supporting inventory targets set by management

• Creates master schedule and converts that demand into an efficient and effective production schedule, analyzing inventory levels and product demands while simultaneously considering various bottlenecks and other supply restrictions

• Coordinate and plan materials requirements for both new product introductions and end of life cycle management to ensure successful launch of new products and minimal obsolescence risk

• Identify gaps and analyze data to implement process improvements pertaining to planning and inventory management; facilitate daily production meetings to supply operations leadership team with current status on customer orders and short-term changes to the production schedule

• Compile Rough Cut Capacity Plan and maintain production capacity parameters

• Analyze and provide feedback to appropriate departments on material status / requirements for fulfilling customer demand

• Works directly with suppliers on day-to-day material requirements in addition to providing longer term forecasts to support purchases in excess of $12 million annually across 175 raw material SKUs with lead times ranging from three days to six months

• Reviews material shortages, stock outages, and safety stock levels while working with vendors, Purchasing and manufacturing to meet customer requirements. Propose changes when needed

• Manages daily flow of materials between production facilities and external warehouses in support of production schedule;

• Maintains all associated planning parameters to ensure MRP system is planning correctly

• Assists in various supply chain projects spanning all manufacturing and warehousing sites

Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

• 3 years of job related supply chain management experience to include 3 years of experience in each of the following: MS Excel; utilizing software systems to manage and analyze large, complex data sets; and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) systems.

• Experience may be gained concurrently.

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