Master Scheduler
PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES
The Master Scheduler will coordinate planning, schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned department or facility.
SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
- Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
- Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
- Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, and equipment as needed to meet delivery dates.
- Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
- Anticipate review and modify inventory levels, trends, and savings opportunities that support corporate objectives.
- Create and issue work orders as needed.
- Performs other related duties, as required.
Knowledge, Skill & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- At least five years of related experience required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as MRP II.
- U.S. Government Authorization required.
Work environment (include physical requirements)
- Office based and manufacturing environment.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.