Manager – Master Production & Scheduling
| Company | Fortune Brands |
|---|---|
| Location | Highland Park, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required; APICS certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of related supply chain experience. Some prior supervisory experience or experience coaching others is preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems – Oracle preferred.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Build a high performance team that includes establishing IDP’s, performance management and reviews, as well as 1:1 coaching and mentoring for all direct reports.
- Manage all day-to-day operations of the MPS team including process adherence, management of tasks and decisions, and collaboration with other teams to drive efficient and effective results.
- Support the Supply Chain, Sourcing and Operations Teams by identifying the drivers for supply disruptions and analyzing the impact on Service, Productivity and Revenue. Perform ad hoc analysis and provide options for Service recovery.
- Produce and present content each monthly cycle during S&OP. Ensure the master production schedule fits with S&OP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) guidelines as set forth by the management team.
- Serve as the process owner for the Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) process.
- Identify, resolve and find root cause to planning issues by using appropriate problem solving techniques.
- Understand the linkages and facilitate synergies between all areas that interact with/in the supply chain such as Material Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Transportation, Distribution Centers, Order Fulfillment, Customer Service, Marketing, Finance and The Business Units. Be the product availability focal point for all other groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS certification is preferred.
- Some prior supervisory experience or experience coaching others is preferred.