Master Scheduler

Ducommun, Inc.; Huntsville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Huntsville, AR is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain a balanced master production schedule aligned with demand, capacity, and inventory targets. You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Finance to optimize schedules and improve customer fulfillment.

The role requires ERP/MRP experience, Lean principles, and strong Excel and leadership skills to coach schedulers and drive improvements across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Operations, Materials Management, Logistics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of ERP/MRP experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of proven Supply Chain and Planning experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain master schedule and review expedited requests.
• Assist daily production schedules and adherence to planning horizons.
• Develop and maintain plant capacity model inputs/outputs.
• Coordinate with Production Schedulers and cross-functional teams.
• Develop metrics to measure performance against schedules.
• Provide inventory projections and address service level issues.
• Coach Production Schedulers and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Demand management

Supply chain

Excel

LEAN manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Operations/Logistics or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Master Scheduler

The Master
Scheduler is tasked with helping in the implementation of a standardized
planning process and plays a key role in driving the supply schedule answer to
customer demand opportunities. The Master Scheduler (in collaborating with
Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Finance) builds a balanced and achievable
plan of production that answers the demand potential to deliver the highest
level of customer fulfillment with efficient and timely usage of inventory.
Additionally, the Master Scheduler provides guidance to the Production
Schedulers.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission‑critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Huntsville, AR manufactures state‑of‑the‑art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• Responsible for maintaining a master schedule, reviewing expedited requests and assisting in the daily production schedules along with driving adherence to the appropriate planning horizons.
• Develops and/or maintains the plant(s) capacity model inputs and outputs by routinely updating routings and requirements estimates based on demonstrated output standards and estimates of new capacity conditions.
• Ensures capacity is level loaded based on available capacity to optimally cover demand; includes the coordination of all new product introductions, end of life close‑outs, and plant(s) labor schedule.
• Coordinates the work and provides directions to the
  Production Schedulers.
• Develops metrics to measure manufacturing performance to schedules (lead time, schedule attainment, and schedule adherence) and works with Manufacturing to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Provides inventory projections and proactively identifies service level issues. Translates data and analysis into succinct actions, impacts and recommendations.
• Coaches, counsels and provides support to Production Schedulers as needed.
• Conducts various gaps and postmortem analyses between actual and forecasts, identifying key drivers for discussion in a future state S&OP demand consensus agenda.
• Focus on continuous improvement within scope of responsibilities for developing, improving, and implementing sound materials management practices.
• Responsible for protecting and maintaining all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information, documentation, or products; including authorized and proper use of such information in regard to marking, storing, transmitting, and destruction of data.
• Support all visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, products, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee's work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential
  function of this job.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of and experience with demand
  management principles and processes coupled with end‑to‑end supply chain
  operational processes.
• Experience introducing/working with supply chain
  solutions, software and systems is beneficial.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems.
• Strong working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing
  principles.
  Ability to lead, motivate, and direct those on their
  team and provide direction, coaching and support as needed.
• Experience with leading a team and handling associated
  administrative responsibilities such as performance reviews, disciplinary
  action, etc.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented fast‑paced
  environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional
  situations.
• Keen analytical and advanced Excel skills
• Strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense
  of urgency, drive, and energy.
• Track record of developing and implementing change to
  positively impact company performance.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work cross‑functionally
  with internal and external teams.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and
  multitask.
• High level of integrity and dedication, a positive
  work attitude and strong work ethic.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Operations, Materials
  Management, Logistics or related field; or equivalent combination of
  education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of ERP/MRP experience.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of proven Supply Chain and Planning
  experience in a similar role.
• Aerospace or Electronic component manufacturing
  experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• APICS or equivalent Supply Chain certification
  preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

403 LaBarge Avenue
Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740
United States