<p>As a Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for the entire planning process for several product lines in our fast paced Milwaukee manufacturing facility. This includes, but is not limited to: planning master data, forecasts, inventory levels, excess and obsolete inventory, production schedules, plant capacity, new product introduction planning, and on time delivery for supported product lines.</p> <ul> <li>Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer service targets. </li><li>Improve operational metrics such as inventory turnover, excess inventory, yield, lead time, and on-time delivery. </li><li>Ensure accuracy of master data in SAP for all planning components. </li><li>Collaborate with Manufacturing to optimize load leveling and bottleneck scheduling. </li><li>Coordinate cross-functional information with customer service, engineering, accounting, and human resources. </li><li>Manage input and output loading at work centers. </li><li>Implement system and process enhancements in the supply chain to drive overall business process improvements. </li><li>Enhance existing forecast and supply programs to reduce days of inventory and improve cash cycle. </li><li>Improve forecasting tools and procedures to enhance accuracy. </li><li>Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to establish reorder points and safety stocks, balancing product availability and inventory costs. </li><li>Foster positive communication with Marketing and Sales to improve forecast accuracy. </li><li>Lead Sales and Operations Meetings. </li><li>Review and adjust forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements. </li><li>Support new product development by forecasting launch needs, inventory builds, and launch schedules. </li><li>Evaluate materials availability and production schedules impacted by customer sales opportunities. </li><li>Address material shortages and stock outages, collaborating with Purchasing and Manufacturing to fulfill customer requirements and propose improvements. </li><li>Assist in resolving MRP and planning discrepancies. </li><li>Perform other assigned duties as needed. </li></ul>