Materials Master Scheduler & Inventory Planner

ATS • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

What a day looks like You start your morning by opening our computerized scheduling platform and shaping a sequential plan for the day. You build the master schedule, mapping each operation, the order in which it happens, and the time needed to meet completion targets. Throughout the day, you fine-tune department workflows against established sequences and keep the overall sequence of operations flowing. Mid-morning, you sync with supervisors and managers to confirm task status and clear roadblocks. You also coordinate closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Logistics, and Accounting to make sure materials, information, and costs line up with the plan. When unexpected issues pop up, you expedite the bottleneck and adjust the schedule so commitments are still met. In the afternoon, you capture performance data for the department and verify that practices align with ISO requirements. You continually improve the scheduling program—tweaking logic, cadence, and workflows for better outcomes. At times, you’ll maintain Standards and Processes manuals, keep an eye on inventory health with weekly checks (including turns and related metrics), compile material/tool/equipment lists, and issue purchase orders to secure what production needs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical institution and three years of experience; or an equivalent blend of education and experience.
• Team-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and skilled at prioritization.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to organize, oversee, and successfully manage processes and projects.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with customers, technicians, operators, and leadership.
• Background in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and administer sequential schedules using a computerized system.
• Author master schedules to define operation order and durations that meet completion estimates.
• Plan and schedule departmental workflow based on established sequences.
• Continuously develop, maintain, and improve the scheduling program.
• Coordinate status and priorities with managers/supervisors; interface daily with Purchasing, Receiving, Logistics, and Accounting.
• Expedite delays and revise schedules to address unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare performance data for the department.
• Ensure conformance with ISO standards.
• As needed: maintain Standards/Processes manuals; manage inventory with weekly monitoring (turns and related measures); prepare materials/tools/equipment lists; issue purchase orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees