Master Scheduler: Production & Inventory Optimizer

PDC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PDC in Milwaukee is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the planning process for multiple product lines at our fast-paced manufacturing facility. You will manage master data in SAP, forecasts, inventory levels, production schedules, plant capacity, and new product introductions to ensure on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Accounting, and HR to optimize load leveling, address shortages, and drive continuous improvements in forecast accuracy and

Qualifications

• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer service targets.
• Improve operational metrics such as inventory turnover, excess inventory, yield, lead time, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure accuracy of master data in SAP for all planning components.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to optimize load leveling and bottleneck scheduling.
• Coordinate cross-functional information with customer service, engineering, accounting, and human resources.
• Manage input and output loading at work centers.
• Implement system and process enhancements in the supply chain to drive overall business process improvements.
• Enhance existing forecast and supply programs to reduce days of inventory and improve cash cycle.
• Improve forecasting tools and procedures to enhance accuracy.
• Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to establish reorder points and safety stocks, balancing product availability and inventory costs.
• Foster positive communication with Marketing and Sales to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead Sales and Operations Meetings.
• Review and adjust forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements.
• Support new product development by forecasting launch needs, inventory builds, and launch schedules.
• Evaluate materials availability and production schedules impacted by customer sales opportunities.
• Address material shortages and stock outages, collaborating with Purchasing and Manufacturing to fulfill customer requirements and propose improvements.
• Assist in resolving MRP and planning discrepancies.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan master data, forecasts, inventory levels and production schedules for multiple product lines.
• Coordinate plant capacity, new product introduction planning, and on-time delivery.
• Improve inventory turnover and reduce excess inventory and days of inventory.
• Ensure accuracy of SAP master data for all planning components and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to optimize load leveling and bottleneck scheduling.
• Communicate with Customer Service, engineering, accounting, and HR to align planning activities.
• Lead and participate in Sales and Operations Meetings to review forecasts and schedules.

Job description

PDC in Milwaukee is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the planning process for multiple product lines at our fast-paced manufacturing facility. You will manage master data in SAP, forecasts, inventory levels, production schedules, plant capacity, and new product introductions to ensure on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Accounting, and HR to optimize load leveling, address shortages, and drive continuous improvements in forecast accuracy and