Master Schedule Planner

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In this position, you will have a key role in the Instrument Transformers & Sensors (ITS), Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS). You will be responsible for conversion of supply plan into a master production schedule which can be executed.

This position reports to

Planning & Fulfillment Manager

Your responsibilities

• Master Production Schedule creation: Translate projected forecasts, incoming volume and work scopes into a production plan with a time phased build schedule. Establish key performance indicators of master plan accuracy. Ensure the interaction of a firm’s functional managers, and track and maintain the forecast through timely and accurate feedback. Assemble master schedule reporting regarding performance to the business plan, the shipment plan, the inventory plan and the production plan. Identify current planned level of demand and create tactical production plans to meet the identified customer demand. Calculate production lead times. Manage load levelling and bottleneck scheduling and utilize theory of constraints (TOC) for more accurate scheduling. Analyze production floor status through input/output control reporting
• Planning parameters: Maintains planning parameters in ERP and planning systems
• Collaboration with stakeholders: Works with customer service to provide appropriate delivery dates, and material planners to convert the Supply Plan into a master production schedule. Schedule supply based on the product mix and provide accurate commitment dates to customer service team across multiple product lines. Provide input to finance on operating plans for the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, concerning incoming volume and capacity
• Planning controls: Manages MRP (Materials Resource Planning) exception messages daily. Working with local execution, Local P&F manager, and Hub P&F (Planning & Fulfillment) manager to resolve issues
• Planning: Provides input into S&OP and short term planning processes. Identifies issue that cannot be resolved locally. Provides feedback regarding feasibility of the plan. Engage in capacity management during sales and operations planning, master scheduling, materials requirements planning, and production activity control

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering or related field and minimum 2 years of relevant experience OR
• Associate degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management and minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Alternatively, this role could be filled with a High School /GED and minimum 8 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Requires understanding of supply management and transportation matters and related policies
• SAP Experience and technical ability to create new tools or processes that improve the planning/purchasing/scheduling process
• Requires ability to respond effectively to unforeseen developments and initiate actions to reduce adverse impact
• Interfacing with other groups on matters that may involve negotiations requires ability to communicate effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Extensive knowledge of bill of materials and routings
• APICS CPIM or a plan for achievement of certification
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid