Master Production Scheduler (Contractor)

Job description:
- Responsible for the process of creating & maintaining the 3-18 month Horizon Master Plans in the ERP system.
- This includes establishing a plan which satisfies the Customer requirements, meets the
Inventory targets and is supported by a commitment from Production and a Load & Capacity
validation.
- Responsible for the process of creating and maintaining Bills of Materials and Part records, in PDM and SAP.
- This role also involves interaction with the internal customers such as Engineering,
Procurement or Programs.

To establish the Master Production Schedule in the ERP system from 3 month onward
horizon, meeting both:
- The Customer requirements
- The split between the various configurations expected by the Customers (if applicable)
- Workshare between sites
- The target stock level as per the Company policy
- To ensure the plans are adhering to the various planning parameters as and when required:
Safety Time, Safety Stock, Quotas & workshare, etc…
- Be aware of VEX need for the site, help to identify opportunities and take actions.
- To follow the configuration management process and in specific:
- To create and maintain Master data in PDM- Production/Planning materials and As-Planned
configurations
- To complete the engineering change documentation into SAP in timely manner (ISUMS,
MAFs, EDES, Special Instructions) and cascade updates to relevant Departments
(Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Methods, Procurement, Other SLS Sites, etc.)
- To create PDM- SAP transfer objects in PDM, ensuring the right master data is maintained
in PDM and is transferred to SAP
- To request PDM- SAP transfers and in case of errors, analyse and correct the transfer
objects
- To help maintain accurate Master Data in the ERP system for program specific parts.
- To maintain BoMs in SAP in line with the DLF and costing requirements
- Manage Exception messages routinely and accurately, taking into account specific
situations, I,E, OvRM controlled parts.
- Support queries from the supply chain, i.e, Part shortage and alternative plans.
- Support the Senior planner(s) and PPM for the relevant program with any requests.

We are looking for someone with:
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Team Work
* Process and result oriented
* Proactive and analytical approach to problem solving
* Integrity & autonomy
* Good knowledge of business process and systems (SAP, MEDS, MES)
* Good understanding of the MRP II principles