Master Scheduler

As a Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for the entire planning process for several product lines in our fast paced Milwaukee manufacturing facility. This includes, but is not limited to: planning master data, forecasts, inventory levels, excess and obsolete inventory, production schedules, plant capacity, new product introduction planning, and on time delivery for supported product lines.

• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer service targets.
• Improve operational metrics such as inventory turnover, excess inventory, yield, lead time, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure accuracy of master data in SAP for all planning components.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to optimize load leveling and bottleneck scheduling using Theory of Constraints (TOC).
• Coordinate cross-functional information with customer service, engineering, accounting, and human resources.
• Manage input and output loading at work centers.
• Implement system and process enhancements in the supply chain to drive overall business process improvements.
• Enhance existing forecast and supply programs to reduce days of inventory and improve cash cycle.
• Improve forecasting tools and procedures to enhance accuracy.
• Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to establish reorder points and safety stocks, balancing product availability and inventory costs.
• Foster positive communication with Marketing and Sales to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead Sales and Operations Meetings.
• Review and adjust forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements.
• Support new product development by forecasting launch needs, inventory builds, and launch schedules.
• Evaluate materials availability and production schedules impacted by customer sales opportunities.
• Address material shortages and stock outages, collaborating with Purchasing and Manufacturing to fulfill customer requirements and propose improvements.
• Assist in resolving MRP and planning discrepancies.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.