Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make
The Manufacturing Master Scheduler, reporting directly to the Director of Operations. The scheduler will assist in all capacities to maintain supply/demand balance relative to labor capacity, externally supplied material lead times and ensure on time delivery to the customer need. Translate program demand plans into ERP system forecasts and then, upon project funding, release executable demand and drive schedule fidelity through to customer delivery. The preferred candidate will be an individual with bias for action, strategic thinking, data analysis, problem solving, exceptional customer focus, communications, and a sound foundation in Material Planning and Production Control practices.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create program specific forecasts in the Oracle ERP system and support proposal activities by providing scheduling and lead time analysis
Review MRP output of time phased requirements, compare against total shop load and standard lead times, adjust forecast as necessary to avoid overloading/constraining work centers or compressing material procurement
Communicate need dates for funding/demand release along with schedule commitments back to the program
Convert forecast to released system demand upon program authorization
Identify supply/demand imbalances and resolve them through collaboration with ISC cross-functional team
Re-schedule released demand per agreed upon recovery schedule worked out with production management
Prepare and speak to PowerPoint slides highlighting schedule risks and mitigation actions
Maintain product family forecasts of funded and un-funded work across all businesses extending out 24-36 months into the future
Lead Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP) process and report-out meetings to executive leadership
Perform data extraction and analysis to determine focus areas of improvement and accurate decision-making.
Participate in continuous improvement activities that span various factory areas and locations
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make
The Manufacturing Master Scheduler, reporting directly to the Director of Operations. The scheduler will assist in all capacities to maintain supply/demand balance relative to labor capacity, externally supplied material lead times and ensure on time delivery to the customer need. Translate program demand plans into ERP system forecasts and then, upon project funding, release executable demand and drive schedule fidelity through to customer delivery. The preferred candidate will be an individual with bias for action, strategic thinking, data analysis, problem solving, exceptional customer focus, communications, and a sound foundation in Material Planning and Production Control practices.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create program specific forecasts in the Oracle ERP system and support proposal activities by providing scheduling and lead time analysis
Review MRP output of time phased requirements, compare against total shop load and standard lead times, adjust forecast as necessary to avoid overloading/constraining work centers or compressing material procurement
Communicate need dates for funding/demand release along with schedule commitments back to the program
Convert forecast to released system demand upon program authorization
Identify supply/demand imbalances and resolve them through collaboration with ISC cross-functional team
Re-schedule released demand per agreed upon recovery schedule worked out with production management
Prepare and speak to PowerPoint slides highlighting schedule risks and mitigation actions
Maintain product family forecasts of funded and un-funded work across all businesses extending out 24-36 months into the future
Lead Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP) process and report-out meetings to executive leadership
Perform data extraction and analysis to determine focus areas of improvement and accurate decision-making.
Participate in continuous improvement activities that span various factory areas and locations
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain or a related degree with 2 years of experience in supply chain management. Or, 6-8 years of experience in supply chain management in lieu of a degree.
APICS CPIM certification a plus
Supply Chain Management experience in DoD environment is preferred.
Previous planning experience and understanding of MRP logic
Attention to detail and effective communication.
Oracle ERP system, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently (able to multi-task) to meet changing deadlines
Ability to gather, analyze and summarize data to develop appropriate actions.
Strong negotiating and interpersonal relations skills.
Ability to follow processes and procedures and to direct others in doing so.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Seeking critical role of developing and managing achievable production schedules for an entire factory servicing multiple businesses
Occasional travel may be required
The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.