Job Title:  Master Scheduler / Production Planner

As a Master Scheduler/Production Planner at TMC, you will play a critical role in coordinating and optimizing the production schedule to ensure efficient and timely delivery of products. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and sales, to align production activities with customer demand and inventory levels. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule, analyzing production capacity, and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels. Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure the efficient utilization of resources and adherence to production timelines.
• Capacity Planning: Monitor production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks or constraints. Work proactively to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
• Inventory Management: Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess stock and shortages. Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and components to support production requirements.
• Order Fulfillment: Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to align production schedules with customer delivery commitments, ensuring efficient prioritization of resources.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within the production planning process. Implement best practices and tools to enhance production scheduling accuracy, optimize inventory management, and reduce lead times.
• Communication and Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration across departments, including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, sales, and finance. Keep stakeholders informed of production schedule changes, inventory status, and any potential issues impacting production.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze production data, including production output, lead times, and inventory levels, to identify trends, performance metrics, and areas for improvement. Prepare regular reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators and production planning metrics to management.
• Quality Assurance Support: Coordinate with quality assurance teams to integrate quality checks into production schedules, ensuring alignment with regulatory and quality standards.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks to production schedules, such as supply chain disruptions or equipment challenges, and escalate to appropriate stakeholders with recommendations for mitigation.
• Training and Development: Support cross-functional teams by providing insights into production schedules, planning tools, and best practices to enhance collaboration and understanding

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in production planning software or ERP systems preferably Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in production planning and scheduling.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.