Master Scheduler Job Description
Master scheduler
provides planning administration including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, personnel planning, resource management and capacity planning, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Master Scheduler Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Creation of standard work, stand sequence of planning process and overall calendar of events focused on customer satisfaction, shop floor execution and system optimization
Maintain data integrity of ERP planning parameters
Lead planning and development of schedules
Establish demand and planning time fences
Controls planning data, , lead times, order quantities, ROP
Ensure, with the cooperation of other Cam-Slide departments and Corporate that the division achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction
Create master production schedules to support customer service and inventory turn goals
Drive, promote and develop positive communication with Operations to improve
Recognize marketplace requirements and create an environment in which the use of effective scheduling logic simultaneously produces realistic master schedules and customer satisfaction
Monitor/maintain accuracy and integrity of MPS input information (forecasts, order reconciliation)
Master Scheduler Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Master Scheduler
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, PMI, IAM, ACAT, CPM, CPSM, C.P.M
Education for Master Scheduler
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the master scheduler job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, Management, Education, Technical, Manufacturing, Communication, Supply Chain Management, Office Administration, Business School
Skills for Master Scheduler
Desired skills for master scheduler include:
Workforce management theory and best practices
Excel
ERP systems
Planning
Planning functions/roles
Manufacturing Resource Planning
WISE/Cincom/SAP
Microsoft Project
Programming
PPBE process
Desired experience for master scheduler includes:
Proven people skills required, must have ability to work with and lead/supervise others while effectively handling internal pressures
Minimum of 5-10 years of Supply Chain/Master Scheduling experience and Bachelor’s degree in
Provide the communication focal point for information (status, changes, issues) about the MPS
Trigger formal reviews by performing organizations to evaluate all requested changes to MPS schedules (timing, quantity and configuration) and ensure alignment of support plans and commitment of responses
Maintain inventory model that predicts expected inventory based on sales and compares to current actual inventory for each program
Analyze and action daily both internal and external open order reports to support sales and service goals
Master Scheduler Examples
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Master Scheduler Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of master scheduler. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for master scheduler
- Manage & control workload data analysis including plant/ work center level / cell level
- Conducts a demonstrated lead-time analysis and measures gap to published lead times
- Develops a master schedule for a specific value stream, product class based upon MRP, level loading, inventory strategy, lot sizing
- Coordinates with M.E
- Analyzes customer schedules for mix/volume fluctuation
- Establish policies for time fence management
- Tracks actual vs
- Identify and communicate projected raw material needs and constraints
- Integrating the forecast from Sales & Business development for the business unit
- Identifies and communicates scheduling conflicts to the BU and Supply Chain Manager to obtain resolutions
Qualifications for master scheduler
- Key deliverables on timely scheduling, order fulfilment
- Fast learner with ability to think abstractly to understnad various linkages between all mfg
- Must have a Top Secret with SCI (TS/SCI) Security clearance
- Demonstrated ability to lead/direct/influence a strong team of professionals leading cross-functional teams
- 5 years’ experience working as a planner, scheduler, production control, and buyer within a technology company
- Intermediate understanding of configuration management
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a master scheduler. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for master scheduler
- Conduct monthly Sales Inventory Operations Planning meetings prior to publishing a master schedule in which significant changes have occurred
- Continually look for ways to improve processes within Planning
- Responsible for creating manufacturing production orders, determining the sequence of picking kits, material allocations and reconciliation of completed production orders
- Participate on the ECO CCB to ensure the appropriate implementation, action and communication of changes to the materials team and the impact to orders and backlog
- Has the ability to adequately act as a liaison between vendors, customers and laborers other departments within the company
- Review material shortages, stock outages, Kan Ban sizes and safety stock levels while working with Suppliers, Sr
- Creates a MPS that satisfies customer demand with optimum inventory levels and resource utilization
- Maintains linkage between non-recurring product development projects efforts and MPS requirements
- Follows up on actual vs schedule production and prepares work order completion reports, working in conjunction with manufacturing department
- Lead and coordinate schedulers
Qualifications for master scheduler
- Certification in A Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and scheduling software required
- BS/BA degree in business, supply chain or engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of Companys markets, customers, product lines and mfg
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures pr governmental regulations
- 3+ years of experience as a project scheduler, maintaining responsibility for creating and updating project schedules, working with team and project leads to schedule resources, tracking progress, developing reports, and briefing project schedule status
- Knowledge of the application of Earned Value Management techniques
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a master scheduler. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for master scheduler
- Create a master schedule that can be used for detailed material/capacity planning financial planning
- Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning, helping to set priorities when demand outstrips capacity
- Serve as a master scheduler for ERP production planning and scheduling modules
- Play key role in defining correct run rates for the various US product lines in Mexico by gathering input and providing key load data at weekly load meetings
- Perform all scheduling tasks for MV US engineering
- Schedules all ANSI product lines in the QRO factory any trading items purchased from 3rd Parties (project Tracker)
- Level load all component orders to assure adequate capacity exists to meet all business segment requirements
- Work closely with FabQ OM to assure Business Unit master schedule and factory prefab schedule are aligned with Project Tracker (automatic feed from M Tool should be goal)
- Work closely with MV Mexico leadership, FabQ leadership, and US leadership to assure total plant capacity meets the needs of all NAFTA businesses
- A major function is to develop a plan with the New countries on how we integrate new countries into our company to avoid disruption
Qualifications for master scheduler
- Completed Bachelor degree
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a planner, scheduler, production control, or buyer within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrate experience in IMS development within DoD environment
- Proven working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule project management systems
- Demonstrate Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
- Demonstrate Critical Path Methodology (CPM) knowledge
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of master scheduler. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for master scheduler
- Ownership of demand fulfillment planning and reporting as part of the business/revenue cycles
- Interface with both Manufacturing and Marketing through facilitation of the Demand, Planning and Execution process--Organizes and leads the DP&E meetings
- Reviews material requirements planning (MRP) accuracy through exception processing
- Create a rolling Master Production Plan for designated products
- Maintain finished goods inventory at target levels in ensure high service levels, product availability
- Project finished goods inventory levels on a quarterly basis
- Support the S&OP process meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications
- Prepares, issues, and controls Integrated Master Schedules compliant with Earned Value Management System requirement
- Supports and prepares proposal level schedules
- Advises management on status of work in progress
Qualifications for master scheduler
- Demonstrate Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) experience
- Demonstrate proficiency in Primavera, Open Plan, or Microsoft Project
- Must possess the ability to interface effectively and efficiently across the organization
- Familiarity with schedules in an MRP/ERP environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of integrating subcontractor with an IMS
- Experience working with Primavera or a similar commercial project planning/scheduling application is essential
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of master scheduler. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for master scheduler
- Performs ERP transactions on bills of material, sales orders, shipping and trouble shoots logic conflicts
- Focal point for coordination of new and revised IMS with all stakeholders
- Create a production master program that meets customer demand with inventory levels and optimal resource utilization
- Work with contract, program, marketing, finance, and manufacturing staff to better understand competitive turnaround times for products and to look for ways to reduce internal turnaround times turnaround times with customers
- Maintain various data in the ERP system, including lead times, batch sizes, security stocks, performance factors
- Evaluate schedule for company commensurate to Earned Value Management practices company policies applications
- Review finished goods inventory at target levels to ensure high service levels – product availability
- Monitor actual output vs the master production plan
- Monitor trends and/or shifts in demand that could impact master schedule and develop recovery plans
- Determine and control the entry, modification (if required) and release of all P.O.’s to support the master schedule any unplanned customer requirements
Qualifications for master scheduler
- BA or BS degree Additional Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)
- Diploma of undergraduate studies (Bachelor degree) or the equivalent with experience
- Minimum of (5) years of varied experience in manufacturing, planning, resource leveling and minimum of (2) years in a master planner position
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing practices and ERP system (BAAN an asset)
- APICS Certification (CPIM and / or CSCP)