Master Scheduler

Cooper Standard; Stratford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Ontario is seeking a skilled Materials Planner to manage daily extrusion schedules and maintain inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a Materials Management Diploma and at least three years of experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential. This is an on-site position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years material scheduling experience in an OE Automotive Tier 1 supplier.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create daily schedules for extrusion lines based on various factors.
• Maintain accurate inventories and investigate audit adjustments.
• Act as a backup for the Material Planner.

Skills

Materials Management

Material Scheduling

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Ability to Handle Stress

Education

Materials Management Diploma or APICS Certification

Tools

SAP (HANA)

Excel

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Creates daily schedules for all extrusion lines based upon the master schedule, customer demands, materials and manpower availability.
• Ensures that carrier and rubber are available to support the extrusion schedules.
• Ensures that molding compounds are available to support the Finishing Master Production Plans (POCS).
• Maintains accurate perpetual inventories on Carrier, rubber, molding compounds and work in process through regular cycle audit activities.
• Investigates reasons and recommends corrective actions for cycle audit adjustments
• Request authorization for cycle audit adjustments and enters approved adjustments into the ERP System (SAP).
• Reacts to demand changes both internal and external to ensure that the Weekly Master Production Plan (POCS) can be consistently maintained and customer shipments are made on schedule.
• Communicates exceptions to Plant Supervision on changes to customer requirements or material supply issues that impact the schedules.
• Maintains inventory levels on carrier, rubber and WIP consistent with company objectives.
• Reviews input from daily extrusion schedule production reports and enters WIP production into BPCS.
• Reviews and verifies Factory Work Order summaries for correct material usage and submits to QA for processing.
• Reconciles daily receiving entries and ensures errors or omissions are rectified in the ERP System (SAP).
• Review and issue requests to the Corporate Purchasing team for new part numbers or vendor changes.
• Established Lead Time, Safety Time, MOQ and Rounding QTYS in the ERP System (SAP) for carrier, rubber, and WIP items.
• Participate in Lean Enterprise initiatives within the department and support other departments in their initiatives.
• Acts as a backup for the Material Planner.
• Authorizes premium shipment costs and arrange for transportation relating to the expedited movement of productive materials. Maintains a record of expedited shipments in the Corporate Freight management systems.
• Ensures that vendor related costs are tracked and assigned back to the appropriate parties for any expediting costs associated with poor vendor performance.
• Requisitions materials and supplies through the non-production order process as necessary.
• Other duties as required.

Employment Requirements

• Materials Management Diploma or APICS Certification
• Material scheduling experience in an OE Automotive Tier 1 supplier for 3 years
• Experience with computerized material control systems - SAP (HANA) and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to keep self-motivated
• A friendly and positive outlook towards co-workers and work
• Strong work ethic and able to handle stressful situations ethically
• Ability to work in fast paced, hands-on unionized environment with minimal direction
• Position Type: Regular
• Additional Locations:
• Additional Information:
• Remote Status: On-site