Master Planner
: Job Details :

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the S&OP process to align sales forecasts with production and supply chain capabilities.
• Own the production scheduling process, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
• Analyze market trends, customer demands, and production capabilities to forecast future needs and prepare plans accordingly.
• Assess and plan for production capacity to meet current and future demand.
• Identify capital expenditure needs and prepare budget proposals to support capacity and productivity enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, and supply chain, to align planning efforts and improve overall efficiency.
• Utilize data analysis tools to interpret complex data sets, providing actionable insights to inform planning decisions.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources (materials, labor, equipment) to optimize productivity and reduce costs.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges in planning and execution.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of planning processes and initiatives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and present planning reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Senior and/or Master Production or Manufacturing Scheduler (or similar role)
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive production planning strategies
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making abilities