Master Scheduler
Core
Manages inventory and production plans, performs capacity analysis, and generates master production schedules to ensure timely program launches and customer satisfaction.
Role type
Master Scheduler (Manufacturing)
Builds
Production schedules and inventory control plans
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
MRPII/ERP systems, capacity analysis, inventory management, production planning, variance analysis, corrective action implementation, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
APICS Certification, Pull Systems implementation, quantitative analysis
Technologies
JDE, MRPII, ERP
Responsibilities
Generate master production schedules and monitor schedule attainment; Perform short-term and long-term capacity analysis; Manage inventory and production plans to meet turns and days of supply goals; Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Management to resolve capacity constraints; Implement corrective actions to ensure schedules are met; Improve inventory-tracking systems and shop floor scheduling processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
