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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]

Forecaster/Planner (Published 05/17/2013)

Date:                           May 14, 2013

Position Title:             Forecaster/Planner

Department:               Operations

Reports to:                  Supply Chain Operations Manager

Classification:             Exempt

General Purpose:

The primary focus of this position is to effectively execute the creation of a product level forecast and assist in the operations of production scheduling, capacity planning, production release, in-process execution and inventory management.

The Forecast Planner is also responsible for leading areas of the planning processes, assisting vendors on capacity and priority control, and providing communication to the various Pearl Izumi departments, most importantly, by leading weekly consensus building meetings regarding the master schedules with the executive team.

Education and Training:

• B.A./B.S. degree required
• APICS Certification preferred

Experience Minimum:

• 3 Years in Production Planning or Master Scheduling required
• 5 Years Supply Chain experience required

Job Qualifications:

• Existing domain skills and experience with operations planning, master planning, and vendor management related to managing production planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; including ability to think and plan strategically related to supply chain execution.
• Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple sources of data and prioritize issues towards a singular goal.
• Ability to manage multiple sales channels, product seasons, and conflicting objectives (service vs. inventory management).
• Provide concise and regular updates to other company departments.
• Proficiency in manufacturing software applications such as Master Planning & MRP, as well as office automation tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Proven experience and understanding of factory production techniques, operations, and processes, including tracking purchase orders, balancing factories, and general delivery requirements.
• Proactive thinking, initiative and composure in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication; Strong organizational skills

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Forecasting & Planning:

• Create and maintain a product level forecast for Spring and Fall seasons.
• Responsible for managing company master production schedules for all divisions and achieving general production planning calendar timelines.
• Adjusts the conflicting balance of Pearl Izumi’s customer service vs. inventory levels – 2 of our company’s major objectives; service levels set at an industry leading 94% while maintaining a lean inventory within company guidelines
• Constantly administers the four levers of operational excellence – Priority Planning, Capacity Planning, Priority Control and Capacity Control, including frequent direct negotiation with vendors
• Solely responsible for the planning production timing for vendors, managing multiple factories located internationally and domestically
• Accountable for $25+ million in planning and purchasing each season with less than 25% excess production
• Key role in the organizing the planning phases of the clearly defined Sales and Ops process, including master plan meetings with executive team members where a consensus must be reached with the key departments toward common & conflicting objectives
• Organize the individual forecasts of distributors into a divisional level forecast useable by our operations system
• Balance requirements of various departments from a product visibility and delivery viewpoint; includes planning updates, availability reports, stock on hand reporting, PMI support, sales program support, and special projects as necessary for US and Intl divisions
• May coordinate activities of others throughout the company to ensure balance of inventory and delivery
• Provide input to various fiscal reports; including costing, revenue expectations, cash flow requirements, etc.
• Frequently adjust and manage the optimal size percentage curves for all active skus

Purchasing Coordination:

• Maintain the critical balance of capacity & requirements planning and prioritization.
• Manage the accumulation, response and negotiation regarding leadtimes, order minimums and shipment minimums with all vendors each season
• Create buy plan releases as dictated by lead-times and master plans
• Manage and resolve challenges that are faced at the vendor level, including PO delays, development delays, materials delivery issues, etc.  to create win-win solutions.  May include negotiation of additional costs related to above.
• In collaboration with the sales teams, work to track and expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure continual product availability.
• Communicate seasonal forecasts & bi-weekly updates to vendor forecast.
• All other tasks as related to support of the teams global supply chain execution

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.

Apply throught the Career sit at www.pearlizumi.com

Supply Chain Analyst (Posted 05/14/2012)

Supply Chain Analyst - $60-65K + Bonus - South West Denver

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES *Lead planning organization to produce an effective plan that can be used for procurement, production scheduling, distribution planning and capital expenditures.

*Accountable for establishing, reviewing and maintaining 18-month production and sourcing plans by family that balance service requirements, working capital constraints, and product family OGSM's (objectives, goals, strategy, measures).

*Responsible for ensuring sales, stock replenishment shipments, production, and inventory plans volumetrically mass balance and represent expected accounting transactions for income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.

*Accountable for Supply Planning processes with the result being an effective Master Production Schedule for optimized usage of manufacturing resources and supply partners.  

*Accountable for defining tactics that drive operational activities within marketing, sales, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and technical services that are integrated with commercial and supply chain strategies.

 * Accountable for tracking, communicating and providing support for the continuous improvement of all supply-side KPI's defined with Tactical Planning Cycle scope.

*Accountable for facilitating the effective use, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing of the following key order fulfillment processes:  Sales and Operations planning, Forecasting, Master Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, Capacity Requirement Planning.

*Accountable for identifying, communicating and implementing supply chain cost management opportunities.

*Track ongoing operations and lead contingency activities whenever deviations outside of agreed upon tolerances are noted.  Communicate and implement contingency activities to correct deviation including implications to existing forecast.

*If manufacturing performance or sales are not executed within tolerances of supply plan, coordinate with Business Unit Leader and Demand Planner to create contingency plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Five to seven years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 5 years' experience in 3 or more of the following S&OP process areas (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Master Production Scheduling, Sales Forecasting, Materials Management, Warehouse Management, Customer Service, Logistics/Distribution). Five years practical experience with MRP-II concepts and integrating forecasting (independent requirements), planning, and scheduling activities within a computerized ERP environment.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in logistics, inventory management/procurement, industrial management, engineering or equivalent combination of both education and experience with strong business knowledge and experience required.

Computer Skills

JDE experience highly desired.

Certificates and Licenses

 APICS CPIM preferred.

Key Desires Qualifications:

Demand Planning experience

Inventory Planning experience

Certified APICS  CPIM

Send resumes to:

Lynn Kisic

Bradsby Group

[email protected]

Buyer/Planner-Cooper Lighting (Posted 03/19/2012)

Buyer/Planner/Supply Chain - Req. # 4156.1

About Cooper Lighting:

Cooper Lighting, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), is the leading provider of world-class lighting fixtures and controls to commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential and utility markets. As lighting technologies have advanced over the years, Cooper Lighting has been at the forefront of the industry in helping businesses and communities leverage the latest technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enrich the quality of the environment. For more information, visit www.cooperlighting.com.

Category: Operations

Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Location: Denver, CO, US 80216

Shift Schedule: First Shift (Day)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel: 10-25%

Cooper Lighting, Inc., is a global leader in providing commercial, industrial, outdoor, and residential lighting solutions, and is a 1.3 billion dollar division of Cooper Industries. Our fast-paced facility located in Metro Denver, CO, has several immediate opportunities in our expanding purchasing department for highly motivated, results oriented and technically skilled individuals.  

We are currently seeking a Buyer for our Cooper Lighting location in Denver/Aurora, Colorado.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsibilities include the effective management and coordination of the material planning, purchasing, and production scheduling function for assigned product lines and associated commodities, ensuring timely deliver to customers of finished product.   

Summary: Works under direction of Purchasing Manager to fill customer requests and procure materials to support the Master Production Schedule.  Creates and expedites purchase orders, and provides general purchasing duties in a timely and efficient manner.  Works to minimize total cost of procuring and maintaining inventory.                   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Minimize total cost of procuring and maintaining inventory.  Maintains part master data on assigned part numbers.  Provides necessary follow up when needed.
• Receive and process customer requests by purchasing the appropriate commodity utilizing the SAP based ERP system or other systems.
• Act as Liaison between the customer and suppliers to provide service and/or assistance to the customer's satisfaction.
• Expedite orders and ensure delivery schedules are met, advise the customer of any issues with orders and inform customer of pertinent shipping information.
• Follow-up with suppliers on all due/past-due orders notifying the customer of potential problems, which may have developed, that could affect customer delivery and satisfaction.
• Document and report cost savings to support various company objectives.  Monitor all pricing levels with suppliers and the company.  Should negotiate pricing when appropriate.
• Analyze potential suppliers and develop existing suppliers, manage supply chain and pricing structures while maintaining data on those suppliers.
• Reconcile any price discrepancies with the suppliers, accounting, and customers.
• Establish reorder points, min/max inventory levels, stocking agreements.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university, degree should be in a business or engineering related field, and 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  C.P.M. or C.P.I.M. certification is preferred, but not necessary based on years of experience.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Candidate should be able to demonstrate good basic negotiation skills and process control skills.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To apply for this position please use the following link.

https://cooperindustries.mua.hrdepartment.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=4156 

Cooper Lighting is an EEO/AA employer M/F/V/D.

Material Handling Laborers (2)-(Buckley AFB) POSTED 06/18/12

The req #’s are:  236784 and 236788 on www.lockheedmartin.com.