Master Scheduler

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Master Scheduler to supervise all aspects of material scheduling to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will analyze daily shortage reports, prepare production plans, coordinate with Sales, Customer Service and Operations, manage SIOP inputs, and lead recovery plans when disruptions occur while using SAP ERP and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 3-5 years in manufacturing production scheduling or equivalent.
• 5+ years in production scheduling, planning, demand planning, or supply chain in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze daily shortage reports; identify shortages and parts low on stock.
• Track KPIs: Schedule Attainment, Forecast Accuracy, Capacity Utilization, Backlog Management.
• Analyze customer releases, forecasts, and historical demand to develop accurate production plans.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and customers to understand upcoming demand shifts and opportunities.
• Develop production plans with Operations leadership to maximize equipment utilization and throughput.
• Lead schedule recovery plans when disruptions occur; ensure alignment with customer orders and hot lists.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

3-5 years manufacturing production scheduling experience

5+ years production scheduling/plan- ning in manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Job Title: Master Scheduler

Lafayette, 47903

United States

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Job Description

To supervise all aspects of material scheduling functions to ensure on time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Primary Purpose of Role

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the daily shortage reports. Identify shortages and parts that are critically low on stock. Contact Material Planner for action plans to remedy any, and all parts shortages.
• KPI Tracking( Schedule Attainment, Forecast Accuracy, Capacity Utilization, Backlog Management)
• Analyze customer releases, forecasts, and historical demand trends to develop accurate production plans
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and customers to understand upcoming demand shifts and business opportunities
• Work with Operations leadership to develop production plans that maximize equipment utilization and throughput.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP) process
• Lead schedule recovery plans when disruptions occur.
• Ensure scheduling is line with the Customer Contact Group’s, Sales Orders, and Hot List Files, ensuring on time delivery of material to customers.
• Responsible for acting on order releases action and exception messages from the system.
• Have a robust understanding of the local MRP system and the functions within.
• Provide Operations with Daily/Weekly/Monthly schedules by working with Operations on best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Promise Dates based on material availability and routings.
• Assist with inventory accountability in the plant and facilitate resolution of material issues as they occur.
• Maintains good communication and working relationships with all departments to facilitate a smooth operation.

Competencies and Behaviors

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP).
• Knowledge of EDI ordering standards.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, at all levels.
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (less than 5% of travel).
• Accomplished business leader with the ability to work successfully in a matrix environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Effective listener and communicator.
• Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and think forward.
• Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve results, must have a cross- functional mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing production scheduling or equivalent.
• 5+ years of production scheduling, planning, demand planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.