Manufacturing Scheduler
Duties - Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Forecasting and Capacity Planning
- Facilitate the creation of 12-18 month rolling forecast for raw material using a combination of data analysis, statistical techniques, and market intelligence using customer EDI and sales forecast.
- Validate to ensure accuracy of primary sales forecast data source.
- Manufacturing Production Scheduling
- Prepare the master production schedule to provide for the most efficient use of employee skills and knowledge and manufacturing equipment while fulfilling product specifications and shipping commitments.
- Gather and analyze electronic data interchange (EDI) and customer orders to convert into master schedule based on cycle times, efficiency, pieces, direct labor, and finished goods inventory levels.
- Materials Management
- Process Supply/Demand and MRP related information and work with Materials Team to maximize production efficiency, ensure timely material releases, and fulfill product shipment commitments and deliveries to eliminate production delays.
- Coordinate supplier releases for all component suppliers to meet manufacturing schedules and customer demands.
- Inventory Control
- Plan and drive reduction in inventory with consideration to inputs such as bank builds, engineering changes, and product transfers.
- Develop and analyze reports to verify the accuracy and completeness of receiving and distribution information to properly track the use of inventories.
- Coordinate All Sourcing Activity for New or Existing Models and/or Services
- Select components, materials, parts, products, and/or services for purchase by ensuring they meet the 4Front Engineering specs.
- Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field. Emphasis on materials control, production control, or supply chain management is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, material control, production control, production scheduling, and/or purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- 1-2+ years of experience of scheduling in a manufacturing environment or similar work experience required.
- Experience using an integrated ERP solution in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
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