Master Scheduler

Tenneco•Smithville, TN

About The Position

To provide manufacturing with a schedule to meet all customer requirements which will foster the most efficient utilization of equipment, manpower and inventories. Provide training support to the material analyst(s) positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or APICS certification.
Strong analytical ability required.
Understanding of MRP systems.
Knowledge of SAP required.
Experienced in the area of Microsoft word, excel, and power point highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of kanban systems desirable.

Responsibilities

Interface with operations with respect to schedule controls, inventory management, capacity utilization and customer needs.
Plan optimal quantities of raw materials and purchased components while working within our inventory goals utilizing PFEP in conjunction with MIFC as a fundamental base
Monitor flow of goods in and out and adjust build schedule plans accordingly. Communicate any changes to the plan to operations as needed.
Collaborate with operations and material handling supervision to develop kanban systems for operational cells and purchased components
Maintain master data setup in ERP system
Scheduling agreement maintenance in conjunction with OE Admin sales activities
Work closely with Launch team to support ECN and new product launch activities
Streamline schedules in order for operations to maximize output efficiency
Work in partnership with operations and engineering teams to review service levels, performance against schedule, and inventory strategy by analyzing and identifying risks associated with the options built into the Master Production Plan
Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan. When delays occur, identify gaps and drive solutions, including a production performance metric to the suggested production schedule