Master Production Scheduler / Główny Planista Produkcji

The Master Production Scheduler is responsible for maximizing customer service and inventory efficiency in our global distribution centers, by translating the company S&OP into a workable master production schedule for Rockwell Automation’s factories. The master production schedule is leading for the requirement- and capacity planning on purchased/manufactured components and the workforce in the plant. Establishing the master schedule will involve working closely with the Production Control Analysts, Production and Inventory Managers, Demand Managers and Materials Analysts in order to coordinate the manufacturing plans that achieve the company objectives related to customer service, resource/capacity utilization and inventory investment. Its functionality offers a unique opportunity to plan and control the full supply chain network of the master production scheduler’s assigned business unit, and execute improvement projects through the entire supply chain network.

• Managing the material requirements planning such that the aggregate output each week is in line with the S&OP
• Working with the Production Control Analysts and Manufacturing Engineers to thoroughly understand and advise on managing short term/long term capacities to minimize past due orders and/or overtime
  • Working with Demand Managers to determine:
  • Proper mix of products to be produced on a monthly basis for an 18-month period
  • Materials Planning Support for new product introductions
  • Achievable product phase out plans to minimize excess and obsolete liability
• Working with plant’s Finance team in order to understand the impact master scheduling has on the plant's financialTracking and managing the accuracy and effectiveness of the master production schedule to rationally adjust forecast and to continuously improve the overall master production scheduling process
• Tracking, analyzing and reporting the pertinent KPI’s, as well as suggest and implement plant-specific improvement activities (i.e. Must monitor actual performance against the MPS and production plan, and provide a summary of operation results for management)
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on missed customer service and inventory inaccuracies, and lead action plans to recovery
• Assist in global deployment of materials execution strategies, and finds and collaborates on global improvements in supply chain planning

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in materials planning, analyzing data related to product forecasting, master scheduling, asset management, or shipment forecasting
• Ability to effectively make decisions with limited time and information – can determine decision making criteria based on priorities
• Strong analytical capabilities, with a good understanding of statistical analysis techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills, independent problem resolution, proven leadership ability necessary to be effective across functions and levels, and the ability to manage the requirement of others not directly supervised
• Proficient software and PC skills, with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio preferred
• Global business proficiency and understanding
• Working experience with SAP
• APICS – CPIM certification preferred
• Customer service focused and goal oriented