Master Scheduler

LM Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety training

Compliance training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Detroit is seeking an experienced EDI and SAP Coordinator to manage customer demands, inventory data, and production processes. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive sector, and a working knowledge of EDI systems and SAP. Responsibilities include managing data accuracy, reconciling inventory systems, and conducting regular checks on SAP health. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a JIT automotive environment.
• Working knowledge of product fundamentals in automotive seating.
• Familiarity with APQP methodologies and SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage EDI transmissions and analyze customer releases.
• Reconcile finished goods inventory between systems weekly.
• Conduct SAP health checks and publish reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The role is responsible for ensuring the accurate planning, execution, and integrity of customer demand, material data, and finished goods inventory through effective management of EDI requirements, SAP master data, and cross‑functional coordination. The position supports production, launch, and service activities by analyzing customer releases, maintaining BOM and part master accuracy, reconciling inventory systems, and proactively identifying risks related to capacity, obsolescence, and demand variability. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, operations, planning, engineering, and IT to ensure data alignment, system health, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted material flow within a safety‑ and quality‑driven environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and process EDI transmissions from LM customers, including VIN handling and downloading daily EDI requirements such as forecasts (830) and shipping schedules (862).

Analyze daily (862) and weekly (830) releases to verify completeness, identify risks, and provide recommendations while monitoring capacity constraints and volume variances. Publish a weekly report to the LM management team with a clear interpretation of risks and opportunities.

Communicate clearly with customers regarding capacity violations and their overall impact.

Reconcile finished goods inventory between MES and SAP weekly to ensure accurate tracking in SAP. After reconciliation, send a report to the Operations Manager, Launch Manager, and Materials Managers.

Conduct regular SAP health checks to maintain optimal system performance and distribute daily and weekly reports to Materials Managers and the Planning Team.

• Process all part and seat replacement entries in the Seat Replacement application to ensure finished goods inventory accuracy.
• Migrate engineering data and BOMs from the PLM+ system into SAP, ensuring alignment and consistency between both systems.
• Complete initial SAP setup for part master, sales agreements, BOMs, and routings for both production and service. Maintain and update SAP part setups (add/delete) in collaboration with Operations, Planning, Warehouse, IT, and Launch teams.
• Maintain SAP master data for part master records and BOMs, ensuring all enginering changes are properly timed and tracked in SAP, and that SAP remains aligned with the PLM+ system.
• Support and actively participate in the development of BOMs in collaboration with internal and external cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain and publish a SKU‑to‑BOM report in LM SharePoint to provide cross‑functional teams with easy access to BOM breakdowns for their seats.
• Maintain the SAP material master for finished goods to ensure accurate SKU cross‑referencing. Coordinate new BOM setups in SAP with the Launch team to initiate the SKU Configuration table managed by the Launch Coordinator.
• Perform daily and weekly cycle counts as assigned by the Materials Manager to ensure KPI compliance.
• Prepare and process obsolescence claims in support of Finance and Materials Manager.
• Ensure that Health, safety and Environmental standards are adhered to in accordance with the LM Charter and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Monitor Production and Launch calendars and distribute as necessary.
• Monitor and coordinate buildout with Specifications Analyst, Planners and floor.
• Follow all guidelines in accordance with ISO‑14001 & IATF requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Note: If there is reason to believe that any equipment, or physical condition of the workplace is likely to endanger the employee or co‑worker, or is in contravention of OSHA and MISOHA, notify management immediately. If there is any reason to believe that any equipment, physical condition of the workplace or assigned task is likely to jeopardize customer’s requirements, internal requirements or the quality of tests results and/or equipment build, notify management immediately. Authorities as detailed in our Quality System for ISO/TS16949 2014 including but not limited to Corrective and Preventative Actions, Control of Documents, Control of Records, Internal Audits and Control of Nonconforming Product.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Three to five years of manufacturing experience, preferably within a Just‑In‑Time (JIT) automotive environment, Tier 1 manufacturing, or a combination of both.
• Working knowledge of product and process fundamentals, preferably within the automotive seating industry.
• Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies and requirements.
• Experience with SAP, Component‑Based Releasing, and OEM customer systems (including Ford systems) is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with proven ability to coordinate and complete multiple tasks across departments while meeting changing priorities and deadlines.
• High level of interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships and communicate professionally with suppliers, management, and employes at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment, problem‑solving skills, and leadership in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues and support process development and improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Work performed in an office environment. Normal mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require travel.

Training Requirements

Orientation Sign‑off

LM Compliance Policies

Safety Training

Departmental Training Requirements

Training Checklist

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential duties and responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.