Master Scheduler

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Import and update customer releases daily.
• Establish and maintain scheduling (including new parts) parameters within ERP/MRP systems.
• Create and maintain all production and service BOMs.
• Coordinate BOM reviews with Engineering and Program Management.
• Analyze customer schedules for volume and mix fluctuations and identify capacity or lead time violations in releases by creating weekly diamond charts to proactively flag potential issues.
• Develop forecasts and scheduling analyses to proactively identify risks.
• Ensure finished goods inventory accuracy.
• Drive supplier release accuracy and material availability.
• Support customer service goals and Planning for Service requirements.
• Coordinate transition from production volume requirements to service part requirements.
• Maintain service planning data and service BOM structures.
• Generate and maintain customer ship schedules.
• Monitor customer scorecards and investigate delivery performance concerns.
• Submit obsolete inventory and service part claims through customer systems.
• Serve as customer contact for scheduling and delivery issues 24 hours/ day
• Complete and submit customer required documents including MMOG, Packaging Data, No Surprise Reports and contact information.
• Create shipping documentation and ensure ASN accuracy.
• Enter and reconcile daily scrap transactions into the ERP system.
• Support both inventory discrepancy investigations and corrective actions.
• Responsible to help meet department KOI targets and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental, OSHA, MIOSHA and Magna requirements
• Must have strong discrepancy problem solving skills

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, engineering or related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EXPEIRENCE:

• Minimum three (3) years of scheduling, materials planning, logistics or supply chain experience in a Tier One automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting JIT/JIS operations preferred.
• Experience with customer release management and service parts planning preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Excellent problem resolution skills
• Good mathematical skills
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient with MRP systems

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work performed in an office and manufacturing plant environments. Average mobility to move around a office environment, able to conduct a normal amount of work at a computer. Frequently exposed to varying temperature(s) within a plant depending upon external weather conditions. Frequently exposed to dust, odors, fumes, and noise. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, ben