The Material Scheduler is responsible for the overall materials function and coordinating the efforts of Production Control, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control; to ensure that an orderly andcost effective system is developed and maintained. This will enable production and sales goal to bemet while minimizing freight dollars and inventory days on hand.

MainResponsibilities:

• Ensure material availability and coverage to ensure production efficiencies
• Run MRP to generate releases, analyze and send to suppliers
• Perform inventory cycle counts to compare to system data. Make corrections and perform corrective actions.
• Own and manage specific supply chain KPI’s including inventory levels, freight, and ontime delivery.
• Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and acquirement of materials. 
• Optimize freight and inventories.
• Implement, production scheduling, logistics and inventory control processes which ensure the availability of materials for an uninterrupted flow of production in accordance with delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventories.
• Select, motivate, train, and ensure development of a competent department and materials handling staff.
• Anticipate and resolve problems with short-term and permanent corrective action.
• Assist with warehouse layout and execution.
• Daily walks verifying material is stored in the proper location.
• Assist with the management of the most economical inbound /outbound transportation routes, looking for opportunities to combine shipments, milk runs, and warehouse consolidation and distribution
• Other duties assigned by Manager

Education: Bachelor's Degree | Area of Study: Supply Chain, Business Admin, Financeor similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualification:

• 1 -3 minimumyears of relevant experience.
• Must be able and willing to work at an industrial manufacturing plant which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualification:

• At least 3-7 years' experience in a Tier 1 or 2 automotive manufacturing location
• Well versed in Microsoft Excel and ERP data collection. Understands how to do intermediate formulas like vlookup, conditional formatting, etc..
• Prior experience as a planner/scheduler
• Experience in QAD