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Master Scheduler-Broomfield, CO-(Posted 05/29/13)

Master Scheduler

Bestop, Inc. located in Broomfield, CO has an immediate need for a Master Scheduler.  We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Bestop was founded in 1954 and is a division of Magna International. Bestop produces premium Jeep, Truck, & UTV products.  Bestop is the most widely recognized brand for Soft Goods in the market.  We provide OEM soft tops directly to Chrysler Jeep. 

The master scheduler is responsible for establishing, reviewing and maintaining the master production schedule in alignment with Sales, Inventory, and Operations.  Establishing the master schedule will involve working closely with operations leaders, material planners, production planners, and others to coordinate manufacturing plans that achieve the company objectives relative to customer service, efficient resource/capacity utilization, and inventory investment.   The master scheduler will be responsible for analyzing scenarios that balance demand and supply while optimizing inventory and minimizing the impact of demand volatility.

Requirements for the Position:

1. Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products: Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
2. Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
3. Controls inventory levels and accuracy to service customer orders with the least amount of inventory and the quickest release to manufacturing. 
4. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
5. Control safety stock level to ensure service levels are maintained.
6. Coordinate plants to ensure schedule adherence.
7. Ensures the proper delivery of materials and services for production according to customer and production commitments.
8. Interacts with plant management and supply chain management to maintain accuracy of schedule dates and communicates any production delays.

Key Competencies:

1. Ability to effectively make complex decisions with limited time and information and can determine decision making criteria based on priorities.
2. Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources.
3. Strong analytical capabilities, with a basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, independent problem resolution, proven leadership ability, and the ability to manage the requirement of others.
5. Comfortable leading discussion and debate both within peer group and with other departments and management.
6. Data access/retrieval skills with extensive experience in data analysis, data manipulation using MS Excel and/or other tools as provided.
7. Working knowledge of ERP system.

 Experience and Skills Required:

1. BS/BA degree
2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in analyzing data relating to product forecasting, master scheduling, or shipment forecasting.
3. Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.

Pre-placement drug screening and background check is required.  

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Qualified and interested candidates should email their resume and salary requirements to: [email protected]