Master Production Scheduler (Contractor) Job description: - Responsible for the process of creating & maintaining the 3-18 month Horizon Master Plans in the ERP system. - This includes establishing a plan which satisfies the Customer requirements, meets the Inventory targets and is supported by a commitment from Production and a Load & Capacity validation. - Responsible for the process of creating and maintaining Bills of Materials and Part records, in PDM and SAP. - This role also involves interaction with the internal customers such as Engineering, Procurement or Programs. To establish the Master Production Schedule in the ERP system from 3 month onward horizon, meeting both: - The Customer requirements - The split between the various configurations expected by the Customers (if applicable) - Workshare between sites - The target stock level as per the Company policy - To ensure the plans are adhering to the various planning parameters as and when required: Safety Time, Safety Stock, Quotas & workshare, etc… - Be aware of VEX need for the site, help to identify opportunities and take actions. - To follow the configuration management process and in specific: - To create and maintain Master data in PDM- Production/Planning materials and As-Planned configurations - To complete the engineering change documentation into SAP in timely manner (ISUMS, MAFs, EDES, Special Instructions) and cascade updates to relevant Departments (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Methods, Procurement, Other SLS Sites, etc.) - To create PDM- SAP transfer objects in PDM, ensuring the right master data is maintained in PDM and is transferred to SAP - To request PDM- SAP transfers and in case of errors, analyse and correct the transfer objects - To help maintain accurate Master Data in the ERP system for program specific parts. - To maintain BoMs in SAP in line with the DLF and costing requirements - Manage Exception messages routinely and accurately, taking into account specific situations, I,E, OvRM controlled parts. - Support queries from the supply chain, i.e, Part shortage and alternative plans. - Support the Senior planner(s) and PPM for the relevant program with any requests. We are looking for someone with: * Strong leadership and communication skills * Team Work * Process and result oriented * Proactive and analytical approach to problem solving * Integrity & autonomy * Good knowledge of business process and systems (SAP, MEDS, MES) * Good understanding of the MRP II principles