Finite Scheduler

Employee Type:
Full time

**Location**:
ON Brantford

**Job Type**:
Supply Chain Planning
Job Posting Title:
Finite Scheduler
**Job Description**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Translates weekly item level master schedule into daily, line / shift level schedule aligning business priorities with plant / operational efficiencies
- Daily communication with operations regarding production schedule and any potential changes, keeping changes to a minimum.
- Adjust and optimize production schedules as needed due to incoming crop and variables associated with intake.
- Keep key stakeholders apprised of potential problems or issues impacting the business.
- Manage Material Planner to ensure components are available to support the production schedule and maintain targeted inventory levels
- Coordinate with Life Cycle Analyst and Material Planners to manage through product transitions and exits to minimize financial exposure to the company.
- For some locations/plants, responsibilities may also include inventory stock transfer / replenishment planning.
- Utilize systems to continuously drive efficiency and improve productivity as well as optimize scheduling.
- Ensure successful ‘Event’ execution by utilizing effective planning processes, system set-up, and communication with the cross functional teams (New products, customer promotional / merchandising events).
- Set-up and maintain systems to facilitate efficient inventory management, customer service, and operational metrics.
- Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Experience with an ERP system; knowledge of SAP, AS400 desired
- Demonstrated analytical and communication skills, and technical knowledge required.
- Minimum 2 years supply chain, production scheduling, demand planning, or operations experience preferred.
- Experience in managing a high level of SKUs.
- Working knowledge of S&OP processes and procedures, as well as supply planning desired
- Strong Excel skills

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