Master Scheduler
The Master Scheduler is tasked with helping in the implementation of a standardized planning process and plays a key role in driving the supply schedule answer to customer demand opportunities. The Master Scheduler (in collaborating with Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Finance) builds a balanced and achievable plan of production that answers the demand potential to deliver the highest level of customer fulfillment with efficient and timely usage of inventory. Additionally, the Master Scheduler provides guidance to the Production Schedulers.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our Facility in Huntsville, AR manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense.
Why Ducommun?
- Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
- Clean and climate controlled working environment
- Opportunity for career growth
- Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
Job Summary
- Responsible for maintaining a master schedule, reviewing expedited requests and assisting in the daily production schedules along with driving adherence to the appropriate planning horizons.
- Develops and/or maintains the plant(s) capacity model inputs and outputs by routinely updating routings and requirements estimates based on demonstrated output standards and estimates of new capacity conditions.
- Ensures capacity is level loaded based on available capacity to optimally cover demand; includes the coordination of all new product introductions, end of life close-outs, and plant(s) labor schedule.
- Coordinates the work and provides directions to the Production Schedulers.
- Develops metrics to measure manufacturing performance to schedules (lead time, schedule attainment, and schedule adherence) and works with Manufacturing to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Provides inventory projections and proactively identifies service level issues. Translates data and analysis into succinct actions, impacts and recommendations.
- Coaches, counsels and provides support to Production Schedulers as needed.
- Conducts various gaps and postmortem analyses between actual and forecasts, identifying key drivers for discussion in a future state S&OP demand consensus agenda.
- Focus on continuous improvement within scope of responsibilities for developing, improving, and implementing sound materials management practices.
- Responsible for protecting and maintaining all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information, documentation, or products; including authorized and proper use of such information in regard to marking, storing, transmitting, and destruction of data.
- Support all visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, products, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns.
- Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee's work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Strong understanding of and experience with demand management principles and processes coupled with end-to-end supply chain operational processes.
- Experience introducing/working with supply chain solutions, software and systems is beneficial.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
- Strong working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.
Ability to lead, motivate, and direct those on their team and provide direction, coaching and support as needed.
- Experience with leading a team and handling associated administrative responsibilities such as performance reviews, disciplinary action, etc.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional situations.
- Keen analytical and advanced Excel skills
- Strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy.
- Track record of developing and implementing change to positively impact company performance.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with internal and external teams.
- Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask.
- High level of integrity and dedication, a positive work attitude and strong work ethic.
Required Experience and Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Operations, Materials Management, Logistics or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of ERP/MRP experience.
- Minimum of 3 or more years of proven Supply Chain and Planning experience in a similar role.
- Aerospace or Electronic component manufacturing experience preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, etc.
- APICS or equivalent Supply Chain certification preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
403 LaBarge Avenue
Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740
United States