Master Planning Scheduler

The role of Master Planning Scheduler will join at an exciting time as the business introduce a new MRP system. As part of this you will drive the new MRP system implementation across both the UK and US sites. So will have a huge opportunity to influence processes that ensure an optimised flow to deliver operational outputs that meet customer satisfaction.
Key duties include:

• Oversee the development and execution of the Planning activity across all relevant functions.
  
• Lead the MRP implementation.
  
• • Interact with members of cross functional team
    
  • Determine direction, timelines, schedules and activities for area(s) of project
    
  • Establish strong working relationships with both key internal and external stakeholders
    
  • Possess accurate forecasting skills for completion of project tasks
    
  • Ensure deliverables are met on time, in full and on budget
    
  • Perform training and knowledge sharing with peers
    
  • Perform core training
    
• Overseeing the MRP systems overall health, user’s compliance and reporting to leadership management on its performance and directing the disciplined maintenance of the system inputs.
  
• Coordinating configuration of the ERP/MRP system for opportunities of new or improved planning and production processes to assure current or future requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain processes to monitor performance against the agreed business and area targets
  
• Contributing to financial planning process and forecasts through the maintenance of key data sets
  
• Drive the set up of new production facility in USA remotely via a series of key/critical measures, liaising day to day with the site and responsible Scheduling resource
  

Skills

• A strong drive for success with a mature but adaptable style, able to see things from others point of view
  
• Ability to influence collaboratively across the organisation but with a strong sense of purpose.
  
• Instinct to drive business performance – a natural ability to challenge perceived wisdom and drive towards solution-oriented action
  
• Considered but decisive while working at pace, thoughtful but driven about problem solving
  

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive background in planning having worked with many leading ERP/MRP systems; including launch project(s)
  
• Experience of managing MPS and S&OP processes and facilitating senior management demand and supply coordination
  
• Experience of working in a complex engineering / manufacturing primary processes and assembly environment
  
• Ability to process, analyse, report and make objective recommendations for complex operational and commercial scenarios
  
• Demonstrate breath of MRP System knowledge – SAP, Oracle, Etc.
  
• Strong Excel Skills
  
• Having worked in a KPI driven environment
  

Qualifications

• Degree educated