Merrimack Manufacturing LLC is recruiting for a Master Scheduler to support our team by taking responsibility and accountability for our production planning (e.g. scheduling, demand management, material planning, and production control) while assisting with the purchasing/planning department for the Merrimack Manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities:
Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with buyers, planners, and manufacturing departments
Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs
Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed
Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates
Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays
Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as ERP and PLM
Performs other related duties, as required
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, technical discipline or equivalent experience
APICS/ISM Certification a plus
Experience:
3-5 years of experience as a Scheduler required
Regulated industry experience preferred, medical industry a plus
Experience with ERP systems
Experience with 21CFR 820 Regulations and Part 11 Compliance
Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel
Experience with Demand Planning and Forecasting
Experience with Production Planning and Inventory Control
Experience facilitating Sales and Operations Planning preferred
Familiar with Purchasing Processes
Sourcing/quoting/PO management
Supplier Management
Great oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Internet Publishing
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