Master Scheduler

Magna International - Detroit, MI

Full-time

Detroit, MI

5,001-10,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Master Scheduler position at Magna International Inc. is a critical role within a new start-up Joint Venture Seating JIT Assembly plant in Detroit, MI. The primary purpose of this role is to maintain optimal customer service levels by managing finished goods inventory to meet delivery requirements while effectively utilizing materials, labor, and equipment. The position involves close collaboration with various teams to ensure smooth production processes and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process all customer EDI transmissions for production, service, and passthrough orders.
• Monitor and manipulate daily MRP data in preparation for planning activities.
• Analyze daily (862) and weekly (830) releases to identify and make recommendations ensuring completeness while minimizing risk and monitoring capacity violations, and volume variance.
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding capacity violations and identified release concerns.
• Monitor and present forecast performance, providing management with a clear interpretation of risk and opportunity.
• Prepare and process obsolescence claims in support of Finance and MP&L Planning Team.
• Analyze schedule closely during launch and pilot builds to ensure accuracy, working directly with the Senior Launch Specialist and MP&L Planning team to ensure a smooth seamless build/SOP.
• In conjunction with Materials Manager, make suggestions and set appropriate finished good levels by managing the Master Schedule.
• Monitor and answer customer problem reports and delivery scorecard for production, passthrough, service North America, and service Europe in Ford's SUPERG.
• Monitor Production and Launch calendars and distribute as necessary.
• Monitor and coordinate buildout with Senior Launch Specialist and MP&L Planning Team.
• Follow all guidelines in accordance with ISO-14001 & IATF requirements.
• Develop and manage the CBR process, including Directed supplier changes, timing etc.
• Reconcile FGI and root cause reconcile variances.
• Resolve and process all shipping errors.
• Prepare all passthrough and service shipments - pick, pack, and ship.
• Act as customer liaison for service and passthrough shipments.
• Check daily for any customer non-conformances related to shipping and delivery.
• Prepare and submit disputes.
• Update KOIs & metrics.
• Manage root cause and correction action to closure for delivery and non-conformance issues.
• Check and respond to SNC daily for shortage tickets for service North America and Europe.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Business or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of five (5) years of materials scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Proficient in MRP systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Unity.
• Awareness and empowerment skills.