Job Description
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 Apply tot his job Apply tot his job