Automotive Master Scheduler | Plex ERP Expert

Paycor; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycor in the Netherlands seeks a Master Scheduler to plan, schedule, and monitor material flow from suppliers to support production. The role partners with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and Quality to ensure on-time availability and uninterrupted manufacturing.

Required experience includes the automotive sector and Plex ERP familiarity. Proficiency in Excel and data analysis is essential for tracking supplier performance and inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years in Material Planning, Supplier Scheduling, Production Control, or Supply Chain within automotive industry.
• Knowledge of JIT, Lean Manufacturing, and automotive supply chain processes.
• Experience with Plex ERP is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand, production schedules, and inventory levels to generate supplier releases.
• Create and maintain supplier schedules and forecasts within Plex ERP.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure materials arrive as required for production.
• Expedite critical materials and resolve shortages impacting production.
• Maintain planning parameters, lead times, MOQ, safety stock, and supplier data.
• Review daily material shortages and communicate recovery plans with suppliers.
• Coordinate engineering changes, launches, and end-of-life material planning.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality to resolve supply chain issues.
• Monitor supplier capacity and identify risks to production.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining production continuity.
• Ensure compliance with customer delivery requirements and automotive standards.
• Generate and analyze reports on supplier performance, inventory, and material availability.
• Maintain records of supplier communications and recovery actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & negotiation

Organization & time management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Related field

Tools

Plex ERP

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

MRP systems

Job description

Paycor in the Netherlands seeks a Master Scheduler to plan, schedule, and monitor material flow from suppliers to support production. The role partners with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and Quality to ensure on-time availability and uninterrupted manufacturing.

Required experience includes the automotive sector and Plex ERP familiarity. Proficiency in Excel and data analysis is essential for tracking supplier performance and inventory levels.