Master Scheduler

Pall Corporation; Redruth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pall Corporation in Redruth, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Planner to own the master production schedule and coordinate cross-functional activities. This on-site role focuses on aligning demand with capacity, optimizing lead times, and communicating key risks to senior management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, extensive planning experience, strong forecasting and problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with SAP/MRP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Management.
• Extensive experience in Supply Chain planning, production control, capacity planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
• Experience balancing day-to-day results with root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP/MRP systems (MM/PP modules).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point with Senior management for communications related to master schedule, on-time delivery, capacity planning, and forecasts.
• Approve customer order changes within MPS lead times; align requirements with manufacturing capabilities and suppliers.
• Create and maintain an integrated master production schedule that balances demand with manufacturing capacity.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Procurement to develop lead times and standard lot sizes; monitor results and adapt as needed.
• Inform stakeholders of plant constraints and develop plans to meet budgeted, on-time shipments; develop inventory targets and Kanban controls.

Skills

Forecasting analytics

Root cause analysis

MS Office

SAP / SAP ERP MM/PP

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Operations / Supply Chain / Engineering / Business Management

Tools

MS Excel

SAP / SAP ERP MM/PP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point with Senior management for all communications associated with the master schedule, on time delivery, production capacity, planning, and sales forecasts based on the master production schedule.
• Approve customer order changes that are within the cumulative lead time of MPS (Master Planning Schedule). Align firm and forecasted requirements with manufacturing capabilities, capacity, and suppliers. Create an achievable Production Plan for designated products.
• Manage and maintain an integrated master production schedule that satisfies customer demand while leveling to manufacturing. Utilize the production capacity, taking into consideration the sales forecast, historical sales, and new business opportunities when applicable.
• Works with Manufacturing, Engineering and Procurement to develop lead times and standard lot sizes. Monitor actual results and revise them accordingly. Communicate with Production, Sales, and Supply Teams. Respond to and keep each informed of potential problems and opportunities related to forecasted and non-forecasted orders and recommended alternatives.
• Inform stakeholders of Plant resource constraints and develop plans to achieve customer needs. Work with Sales to derive an effective plan to achieve budgeted, on-time shipments. Develop inventory targets, MIN/MAX, and Kanban to meet critical demands. Develop and utilize clear reporting that can be viewed by key members in the organization to understand the production schedule, delivery dates, and risk points.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or similar in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Management.
• Extensive experience in Supply Chain, i.e. production control, capacity planning, and scheduling related functions.
• Solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
• Experience in balancing the management of day-to-day results with systematic problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).
• SAP/MRP experience, well versed in the use of MRP/ERP systems (MM/PP modules).

Preferred Experience

• It will be a plus if you also possess previous experience in daily management, process development and organizational development.

Location & Reporting

This position reports to the Senior Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Pall Aerospace Operations department located in Redruth and will be an on-site role.

Company Overview

At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper-everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.