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Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Master Scheduler

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewaygo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proven experience with complex planning, forecasting, and product lifecycle programs.
  • Ability to work with and lead or supervise others while effectively handling internal pressures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, BAN, EDI, MRP, and computer systems.
  • Organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • A minimum of 5–10 years of Supply Chain or Master Scheduling experience and a bachelor's degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience with applicable coursework and certifications.
  • Experience analyzing and negotiating costed bills of materials to formulate a fair and ethical quote review.
  • APICS certification.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage forecasts for long- and short-range material planning, considering current inventory, obsolescence, lead times, product life cycles, and production capacity.
  • Identify and implement supply-chain system and process improvements to improve overall business processes and efficiency.
  • Develop existing forecast and supply programs to improve days of inventory and cash cycle while maintaining 100% on-time delivery.
  • Improve forecasting tools and procedures using Microsoft Excel, BAAN, and other software systems.
  • Assist in creating and implementing electronic and visual shop-floor scheduling tools.
  • Analyze inventory levels and product demands to determine reorder levels and safety stocks that ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs.
  • Create standard work, a standardized sequence of the planning process, and an overall calendar of events focused on customer satisfaction, shop-floor execution, and system optimization.
  • Promote positive communication with Operations to improve forecast accuracy, execution, and efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain the forecast, master schedule, and procurement plan based on history, seasonality, and sales opportunities.
  • Review and update forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements.
  • Support new product development by coordinating schedules for model introductions, end of life, and prototype processing with potential suppliers.
  • Review material supply and demand proactively to determine appropriate push/pull actions affecting manufacturing MPS and supply MRP exception messages.
  • Participate in evaluating quotations from contracted manufacturers to ensure pertinent information is available to assess price, quality, and supply services over the product life.
  • Coordinate and plan material requirements for new product introductions, including reviewing new bills of materials and cut-in dates for build verification and production units.
  • Assess impacts to material availability and production schedules from customer sales opportunities that may affect product demand beyond the plan.
  • Review material shortages, stock outages, and safety stock levels, working with Purchasing and Manufacturing to meet customer requirements.
  • Propose changes when needed and assist in resolving MRP and planning discrepancies.
  • Work cooperatively to implement inventory-efficiency programs.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Work closely with Operations to determine appropriate finished-goods and component stock levels to minimize lead times.
  • Assist with migrating new or existing business to suppliers as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Product Development and understanding product life cycles is strongly desired.
  • BAN knowledge is a plus.

About the Company

Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Magna is a global mobility technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. It designs, manufactures, and integrates components and systems such as body exteriors, powertrains, seating, and ADAS, and also provides complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Its products are developed in 338 plants across 28 countries, enabling automakers to outsource from individual parts to full vehicle assembly and to adopt both traditional and electric powertrains in a single facility. Magna's goal is to be a trusted, one-stop partner that accelerates electrification and advanced mobility through its integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aurora, Canada
Founded
1957

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