SUMMARY: An individual in this role uses solid experience to develop the production master schedule used for executing the manufacturing build plan within a 3-month scheduling horizon. An individual in this role will provide the plant with a production schedule consistent with plant capacity, and material availability, and to satisfy product demand based on sales forecast and engineering builds, and targeted inventories.
• Prepare, issue, and control 3-months rolling production schedules based on the agreed upon sales and operations plan. Analyse and identify risks associated including manufacturing lead times, material availability, subcontractor performance, etc.
• Coordinate necessary interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, transportation/logistics to align resources and meet schedule.
• Serve as point of contact for sales operations to prioritize finished goods releases and expedites.
• Identify material requirements for a controlled flow of raw material, WIP inventory and finished goods. Time materials to meet production requirements as per the schedule, monitoring material usage and variances, creating real-time MRP signals to ensure component availability.
• Monitor production schedule attainment daily and highlight deviations (under/over- production). Monitor status of work in progress, material availability, inventory levels, and escalate potential production, capacity, equipment or material disruptions to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided on-time and at an optimal cost to achieve schedule attainment.
• Monitor service-related key performance indicators (KPI) like on time delivery, backorder, product availability, schedule adherence, net requirement attainment, safety stock targets, support production and supply chain reporting.
• Collaborate with production control to execute daily production schedule and create work orders and closures as needed.
• Participate in S&OP process meetings to share service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications. Update production master schedule based on approved meeting conversations when necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in
scheduling, material planning, forecasting or related role; or equivalent combination of
education/training and work experience.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
• Proven ability to listen and influence others at all levels, regardless of reporting structure.
• Ability to identify complex situations and resolve conflicts arising from balancing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and use sound judgment during impact evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills for a variety of audiences.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office products (advanced in Excel).
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems a plus (SAP, QAD, NetSuite, Oracle).

Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, bonus, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 annually

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer