Master Scheduler - 2nd Shift

Piston Automotive • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Master Scheduler ensures a continuous supply of materials, including components and packaging, to support production and achieve on-time customer delivery. The role works with production to set schedules based on customer needs and reviews material availability. It coordinates, prioritizes, and communicates material status, production priorities, and delivery commitments when exceptions arise. The Master Scheduler monitors and updates customer systems as required, assists with physical inventory, and supports the Materials Manager in supervising materials, shipping, and receiving staff as needed.

This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role manages materials and supplier issues, coordinates engineering changes and build schedules, analyzes MRP/RPS, issues supplier releases, expedites materials, and arranges transportation. It also manages inventory, supports Plan for Every Part (PFEP), prepares performance reports and metrics, coaches the materials team, and maintains 5S in material storage areas.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight years of experience as a Master Scheduler or in a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Eight years of experience with Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
• Eight years of experience working with 5S.
• Eight years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Experience using shop floor control components of an enterprise resource planning package is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Eight or more years of experience using TRANS4M software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned areas, required materials, and respective suppliers, including resolving problems.
• Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with suppliers and production to meet customer expectations while minimizing obsolescence exposure.
• Analyze MRP/RPS weekly and daily and issue 862/830 transactions to suppliers to ensure uninterrupted material supply.
• Coordinate supplier material expedites as needed to support production schedules and meet customer requirements.
• Participate in and execute a Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
• Prepare performance data, reports, and metrics to support company goals and objectives.
• Schedule transportation to and from the plant as required while following applicable customer guidelines.
• Manage inventory by right-sizing stock, performing cycle counts, and investigating and resolving discrepancies to avoid material shortages.
• Lead and coach the materials team on systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain 5S and proper signage for all material storage locations.
• Work with production to determine schedules based on customer needs and review material availability.
• Coordinate, prioritize, and communicate material status, production priorities, and delivery commitments for exceptions outside the normal process.
• Monitor and update customer systems as required.
• Assist with physical inventory.
• Assist the Materials Manager, as required, in supervising materials, shipping, and receiving staff.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Medical and prescription plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle and product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior