Strategic Master Scheduler: Production & Demand Planning

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Decatur, AL, is seeking a Master Scheduler to oversee the scheduling strategy for plant operations and daily production control. You will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Product Fulfillment, Plant Operations, and Sourcing to deliver a level-loaded production schedule that meets customer demand.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in manufacturing or materials management, and strong Oracle EBS and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of combined experience in manufacturing, design, or materials management.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Leadership experience in assembly operations.
• Deep knowledge of demand planning, supply execution, and order fulfillment processes.
• Proficiency with Oracle EBS and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Expertise with Oracle ERP systems, including EBS and VCP modules.

Responsibilities

• Translate the customer’s needs into a build signal for the factory and the supply chain, focusing on long term strategy/capacity of planning plant production.
• Drive 95% production mix.
• Plan a forecasted production schedule, while assessing needs vs. manufacturing or supplier constraints.
• Coordinate with Product Management and Fulfillment teams to plan ahead for promotional periods.
• Generate and manage production forecast.
• Work with PFM to align plan production with customer demand.
• Utilize Proficy to manage and update schedules.
• Work with Material Planners to overcome material shortage issues.
• Manage process for AS-IS Finished Goods.
• Responsible for communicating significant changes to master schedule and large forecast variations to plant team.
• Manage timing and accounting for FG trials.

Skills

Six Sigma

LEAN manufacturing

Leadership

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Oracle EBS

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP (EBS & VCP modules)

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Decatur, AL, is seeking a Master Scheduler to oversee the scheduling strategy for plant operations and daily production control. You will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Product Fulfillment, Plant Operations, and Sourcing to deliver a level-loaded production schedule that meets customer demand.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in manufacturing or materials management, and strong Oracle EBS and Excel