Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Sales & Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling all Skyjack production lines including detailed configured machine schedules and machine work order distribution. This is administered by balancing operations and sales/customer requirements, including short- and long-term planning with considerations for material/supply chain tracking.

Performance Expectations:

• Create build plans to balance production supply with sales demand
• Manage configured finish goods inventory levels
• Track global finish goods levels relative to firm orders and adjust schedules to maintain target inventory
• Manage scheduling constraints through build/sales planning analysis
• Create configured model forecasts in MRP based on historic trends
• Manage customer build allocations to align with sales forecast
• Create production schedules from build plans, ensuring customer priorities and finish goods mix is controlled
• Communicate schedule releases and changes, issue work orders on a timely basis for all production lines and plants
• Work with Sales, Production and Materials group to ensure attainable schedules are released and they meet customer requirements
• Maintain critical component tracking, communicate and respond to supply delays
• Maintain MRP forecast module with related volume and option mix percentages
• Process changes orders in MRP, ensuring both work order and inventory transaction are accurate
• Generated recommendation for minimum inventory levels for optional assemblies
• Create tracking reports for option usage and related customer to model profiles
• Create management reports as required to communicate sales, production and inventory levels
• Coordinate cross-function meeting with the Sales groups and Operational groups to ensure alignment with supply and demand
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Project Management etc. to align with product development activities
• Perform other tasks/duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years demonstrated hands on experience in production control and planning.
• Post-secondary education
• Working knowledge of SAP IBP (S&OP) would be beneficial
• Formalized education in the supply chain field would be beneficial

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with experience with macros, VBA, Power Query etc.
• Proficient with various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio and ERP Systems
• Ability to solve build forecast and schedule issue through logical deduction
• Ability to draw information from cross functional sources (Production, Materials) and make decision independently.
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage competing deadlines and remain organized
• Must have excellent communication skills and above average analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and be able to work independently with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Must be capable of developing reports by extracting, manipulating and analyzing data from various sources
• Must be capable of understanding bill of materials structures, demand sources and "where used" analysis
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Why Linamar / Skyjack

• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Skyjack:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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