Master Scheduler

Brady Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler is responsible for the entire planning process for several product lines at a fast-paced Milwaukee manufacturing facility. The role covers planning master data, forecasts, inventory levels, excess and obsolete inventory, production schedules, plant capacity, new product introduction planning, and on-time delivery for supported product lines.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer service targets.
Improve operational metrics, including inventory turnover, excess inventory, yield, lead time, and on-time delivery.
Ensure the accuracy of SAP master data 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 supply-chain system and process enhancements to drive business process improvements.
Enhance existing forecast and supply programs to reduce days of inventory and improve the cash cycle.
Improve forecasting tools and procedures to enhance accuracy.
Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to establish reorder points and safety stocks while balancing product availability and inventory costs.
Communicate 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 material availability and production schedules affected by customer sales opportunities.
Address material shortages and stock outages by collaborating with Purchasing and Manufacturing to meet customer requirements and propose improvements.
Assist in resolving MRP and planning discrepancies.
Perform other assigned duties as needed.