Master Scheduler/Planner

Description: JOB SUMMARY The Master Scheduler/Planner for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) defines and maintains planning and scheduling processes, the master production schedule, and resource requirements planning activities. Using enterprise planning systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this role ensures production capabilities support business objectives and customer commitments. The Master Scheduler/Planner partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Finance to optimize production, resource utilization, and on-time customer delivery. This position requires a strong understanding of products, manufacturing processes, resource capabilities, and capacity constraints. Data-driven decision-making and effective resource planning are essential to the success of this role. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the preparation of and ensure the accuracy of production schedules to meet customer requirements, and accept and verify schedule updates between the Production floor and the Contracts department Reschedule operations as needed; adjust schedules to address unforeseen conditions and identify root causes of schedule delays Utilize Microsoft D365 ERP/MRP to develop, maintain, and communicate production and delivery schedules Analyze production capacity, resource constraints, and manufacturing throughput to support production planning and recommend schedule adjustments to meet customer commitments Improve forecasting tools and processes through innovative use of Microsoft D365, Power BI, and other planning tools Lead job review and production meetings with Operations, Contracts, Engineering, Quality, and Materials to ensure all job requirements, including outside processing activities, are accurately reflected in the production schedule Serve as a primary point of contact and collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Control, Quality, and Manufacturing Prepare, distribute, and communicate production schedules to support planning and decision-making Compare current and anticipated orders with available raw material inventory and anticipate material requirements to support production demands Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely material availability, resolve material and capacity constraints, and escalate significant risks impacting production or shipment plans Continuously optimize production schedules to accommodate changing priorities, emergency requirements, and unforeseen issues while meeting customer commitments Lead customer scheduling activities with the Contracts and Production departments to align customer commitments, production schedules, and financial forecasts Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively resolve issues affecting production, including rejected parts, material availability, capacity constraints, and changes in customer demand Monitor finished goods inventory to ensure adequate product availability Ensure production schedules maintain sufficient finished goods inventory to meet customer demand while optimizing production efficiency OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Special projects and additional duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY N/A Requirements: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field Master’s degree preferred APICS Certification preferred EXPERIENCE Minimum of five year…

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