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Expert Production Scheduler

Guadalupe, MexicoPosted Yesterday
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Job Description

We are looking for an Expert Master Production Scheduler to act as the single point of accountability for the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in a complex manufacturing environment.

This role goes beyond scheduling—it is a strategic orchestration position responsible for converting demand signals into a stable, capacity-feasible, and execution-ready plan across manufacturing, kitting, staging, and shipment.

You will play a critical role in balancing customer commitments, operational constraints, and material availability, while driving predictability, discipline, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain.

We offer:

  • Career Development

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay Transparency

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Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the MPS: Define and manage the Master Production Schedule end-to-end (what & when), ensuring stability while enabling controlled changes.
  • Plan with constraints: Convert demand into a capacity-feasible plan, anticipating bottlenecks and driving recovery actions.
  • Align execution: Synchronize MPS with MRP, Purchasing, and Operations; lead weekly alignment on build, kit, and ship priorities.
  • Drive priorities: Translate business needs into a clear must-build / must-ship plan and lead scenario-based decisions.
  • Ensure data & systems excellence: Own planning master data and act as SAP power user to guarantee reliable execution.
  • Own performance: Track KPIs (Schedule Adherence, OTIF, Plan Stability), lead root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Deliverables

  • Weekly/monthly MPS + exception management
  • Capacity outlook with recovery plans
  • Order release strategy (what / when / why)
  • Clear priorities translated to shop-floor execution
  • KPI dashboards with actionable insights

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related.
  • +5–8 years of experience in:
    • Production Scheduling
    • Production Planning within manufacturing plants
    • Shop-floor execution environments
  • Proven hands-on experience with:
    • Production order creation and management
    • Shop floor coordination
    • Manufacturing execution
  • Strong experience in SAP PP (Production Planning) (MM-only profiles will not be considered).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working in capacity-constrained environments.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • English proficiency (written and verbal).