Strategic Automotive Master Scheduler with Plex ERP

Motus Integrated Technologies; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies seeks a Master Scheduler to plan, schedule, and monitor material flow from suppliers to support production while keeping optimal inventory levels. You will work with suppliers, Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on-time material availability.

Automotive industry knowledge and Plex ERP expertise are valued. The role emphasizes reducing shortages, improving scheduling, and ensuring compliance with automotive standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Material Planning, Supplier Scheduling, Production Control, or Supply Chain in Automotive.
• Knowledge of JIT, Lean Manufacturing and automotive supply chain processes.
• Plex ERP experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Experience with MRP systems and supplier scheduling.
• Understanding DELFOR/DELJIT, EDI, and automotive scheduling processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• APICS/ASCM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, schedules and inventory to generate supplier releases.
• Create/maintain supplier schedules and forecasts in Plex ERP.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure timely materials.
• Expedite critical materials and recover from shortages.
• Maintain planning parameters, lead times, MOQ and safety stock.
• Review daily shortages and communicate recovery plans.
• Coordinate engineering changes and new program launches.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Quality to resolve issues.
• Monitor supplier capacity and identify risks.
• Support inventory reduction while maintaining production.
• Ensure compliance with customer delivery requirements and automotive standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in scheduling efficiency.
• Generate/ analyze reports on supplier performance, inventory and material availability.
• Maintain records of supplier communications and recovery actions.

Skills

Just-in-Time

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Plex ERP

MS Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Motus Integrated Technologies seeks a Master Scheduler to plan, schedule, and monitor material flow from suppliers to support production while keeping optimal inventory levels. You will work with suppliers, Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on-time material availability.

Automotive industry knowledge and Plex ERP expertise are valued. The role emphasizes reducing shortages, improving scheduling, and ensuring compliance with automotive standards.