Master Scheduler

Micro Control Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(K) with Roth option

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Micro Control Company in Minneapolis is looking for a skilled professional to take charge of scheduling and forecasting. You will collaborate with various departments to streamline operations while ensuring the production schedule aligns with sales demands. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. Knowledge of ERP systems, specifically Infor Syteline, is a plus. The company offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 5 years of experience scheduling/forecasting.
• High level of knowledge of the supply/demand process and analysis.
• Self-motivated and able to interface with numerous departments.
• Strong organizational skills and strong written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• High level Microsoft Office skills.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a super user for the ERP system.
• Liaise with the sales team to generate S&OP and production forecast.
• Monitor orders in process to maintain conformity with schedules.
• Make daily adjustments to the schedule to manage unforeseen events.
• Prepare reports of safety stock and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with production and supply chain personnel.
• Create and publish weekly build schedules.

Skills

Scheduling and forecasting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Infor Syteline (CSI) ERP software

Job description

This salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.

Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with Roth option, Life & Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus.

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for the planning and execution of company forecast and production schedule to support the operational goal of on-time shipments. This position will interface with Sales to develop a Sales and Operations Plan and translate customer orders and sales forecasts into achievable manufacturing schedules and level loading of the manufacturing facility. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering with operations, supply chain, sales, and customer service to anticipate constraints, resolve shortages, and maintain a forward-looking Master Production Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a super user for the ERP system, ensuring complete understanding of the database constructs, reporting, and system navigation.
• Liaise with the sales team to generate a S&OP and translate that into an accurate production forecast.
• Monitor orders in process to keep informed of manufacturing status, and when needed, initiate the necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.
• Work closely with customer service, production, and the sales team to make daily adjustments to the schedule to manage unforeseen events.
• No direct supervision responsibility but gives direction to the Buyers, Planners and Operations staff regarding the production schedule.
• Prepare reports of safety stock and delivery performance and communicate results to the senior leaders and Supply Chain Manager.
• Collaborate with production and supply chain personnel to ensure streamlined operations.
• Create and publish weekly build schedules and host production meetings to distribute and modify plan as needed.
• Participate in cost reduction efforts
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 5 years of experience scheduling/forecasting.
• High level of knowledge of the supply/demand process and analysis.
• Self-motivated and able to interface with numerous departments.
• Strong organizational skills and strong written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• High level Microsoft Office skills.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience scheduling / forecasting.
• Extensive knowledge of Infor Syteline (CSI ) ERP software.
• APICS certification.
• Experience in a technology company with complex electronic assemblies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach across all planes.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 60 pounds, 0 - 10% of time.