Production Planner/Master Scheduler

As a Master Scheduler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective scheduling of production activities across our global operations. You will work closely with various departments and international teams to create and maintain production schedules, monitor progress, and make adjustments as necessary to meet deadlines and optimize resource utilization. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be key in supporting the smooth operation of our production processes on a global scale. Develop and Maintain Global Production Schedules: Create detailed production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity across multiple locations. Update schedules as needed to reflect changes in priorities or resource availability. Coordinate with International Departments: Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams across different regions to ensure alignment of schedules with material availability, production capabilities, and delivery timelines. Monitor Global Production Progress: Track the progress of production activities against the schedule, identify potential delays or bottlenecks, and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions. Optimize Resource Utilization Globally: Analyze production data to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and resource utilization across all locations. Make recommendations for adjustments to schedules or processes to enhance productivity. Communicate Schedule Changes Internationally: Inform relevant stakeholders of any changes to the production schedule, ensuring clear and timely communication to minimize disruptions across different time zones. Maintain Scheduling Tools: Utilize scheduling software and tools to create and manage production schedules. Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the scheduling system. Support Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes and overall production efficiency on a global scale. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Master Scheduler. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining detailed production schedules, ensuring their accuracy, and making necessary adjustments to respond to operational changes. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively and adapt to dynamic industry demands. Your critical thinking and innovative solutions will be essential in optimizing resource allocation and maintaining production efficiency. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an advanced degree without experience, or equivalent work experience. Knowledge in CPIM (Certified in Planning & Inventory Management) via APICS. Knowledge in CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) via APICS. Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP. Proficiency in Microsoft applications. Ability to devise innovative solutions to achieve desired results within deadlines.