Master Production Scheduler at Fortune Brands

, Sonora, Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Material Planning, Microsoft Suite, Excel, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Team Player, ERP Systems, MRP, Oracle, Data Analysis, Tableau, Power BI, DDMRP, APICS Certification

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company Description About Us Fortune Brands began its journey as a publicly traded company (NYSE: FBHS or “Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.”) in 2011, as a successful spin-off from Fortune Brands, Inc. Since then, we have grown organically and through acquisitions, and have delivered strong financial performance. We have also proven our resilience and execution excellence. We outperformed and expanded in our categories through the housing market recovery, and executed our strategies through global disruptions, while refining our portfolio for the future. On December 14, 2022, we completed the separation of our Cabinets business, enabling us to pursue our unique and exciting path for accelerating growth and productivity. Today, we are a new company: Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN). We are focused on driving our brand, innovation and channel leadership, and winning in supercharged categories. Why work with us? You will gain the flexibility to balance your life at every stage with Total Rewards that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We also support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be authentic, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength The Master Production Scheduler embodies an essential link between leadership’s goals and plant level execution, doing so with creativity, relationship-building, plus strong supply chain fundamentals and analysis. While the monthly MPS process is essential, the most impactful work continues throughout the month: anticipating customers’ needs, maintaining balanced inventory, and keeping projects and rollouts on track. A successful master production scheduler will have deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts, excel at providing concise details and influential communications, and be adept at creative and innovative process solutions. Job Description • Creates a monthly master production schedule that supports the organization’s service and inventory targets while also partnering with the manufacturing site team to create efficiencies. • Partners with the Plant Scheduling team and Demand Planning team to align supply and demand signals, providing daily work releases and insights into any misalignment. • Identifies, resolves and finds root causes for planning issues by using appropriate problem-solving techniques for all areas of responsibility. • Provides detailed and timely communication of supply issues and deviations from the master schedule, ensuring resolution and recovery data is advised to all stakeholders. • Contributes to cross-functional optimization projects to drive efficiencies in data accuracy, system planning functionality, plant productivity, inventory efficiency, and capacity utilization. • Monitor finished goods inventory levels across multiple Distribution Centers, adjusting safety stock signals and transferring products as needed to maintain OTIF targets. • Build and maintain tracking for various projects, including SKU transitions, new product rollouts and phase-outs to avoid stockouts and minimize excess inventory. • Execute inventory reduction techniques to balance finished goods inventory to support the organization’s DSI targets. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field is required • Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain is required, preferably in Master Scheduling, Production Planning or Material Planning • Strong Microsoft Suite skills required, especially Excel (pivots, V/XLOOKUPS, compound formulas). • Fluent in English is required, and documents to travel to the US is preferable. • Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills are required • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and establish relationships with all levels of the organization • Ability to influence and drive solutions across supply chain • Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly and a strong focus on execution. • Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems and MRP required, Oracle Preferred • Experience with using Data Analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a big plus • Experience and knowledge of DDMRP is a plus • APICS certification is preferred

Responsibilities

The Master Production Scheduler creates a monthly master production schedule to meet service and inventory targets while collaborating with manufacturing teams. They also monitor inventory levels, resolve planning issues, and contribute to cross-functional optimization projects.