The Master Scheduler Assistant supports production planning and scheduling activities to ensure efficient workflow, accurate scheduling data, and alignment with customer demand. This role assists in maintaining ERP planning information, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and helping support shop floor execution, inventory goals, and on-time delivery performance.
Essential Job Functions:
· Assist in production planning and scheduling activities, including data entry, schedule updates, reporting, and performance tracking.
· Support maintenance of standard work, planning processes, and the production calendar.
· Help ensure accuracy and integrity of ERP planning data, including lead times, order quantities, reorder points, and scheduling parameters.
· Assist in maintaining and updating the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer demand and inventory objectives.
· Monitor and reconcile scheduling inputs such as forecasts, work orders, and customer orders.
· Provide administrative support for capacity planning, resource tracking, and schedule adjustments as needed.
· Collaborate with Operations and other departments to support communication, improve scheduling accuracy, and enhance execution.
· Assist in identifying scheduling conflicts or constraints and escalate issues as appropriate.
· Support efforts to meet customer requirements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Schedule:
The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-10 hour shifts, with the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed based on workload demands.
Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, planning, or administrative support role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with good communication skills
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