Production Scheduler & MRP Controller

ob Title: Production Scheduler & MRP ControllerRelevant Experience (in Yrs)8+ years Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Recent experience in running MRP in SAP, Materials planner, Supply chain & planning, Inventory and supply chain data, Clear to Build, Manage demand, Bill of materials, OEM, MPS (Master Production Schedule), Review quotes, Experience RequiredProduction Scheduler & MRP Controller Roles & ResponsibilitiesTop Daily Responsibilities: Production Scheduler: - Interpret build plan, analyze changes to build plan schedules, and update demand in tools such as SAP and Google Sheets. - Ensure build plan accurate for buyers to procure against within SAP. - Monitor production progress, tracking any push out or pull-ahead of production input and adjusting build plan to reflect. - Drive accurate MRP recommendations for buyers to convert to purchase orders. - Assist in build plan change analysis and proposals. - Review expedite requests with materials managers and manufacturing as requested and provide recommendation to production schedules as requested. - Collaborate with supply chain team members such as material program managers, supply and demand planners and manufacturing operations managers. - Publish reports indicating status of production schedules and effectively communicating confirmed changes to production schedules. MRP Controller - Collaborate with material program managers to ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules. - Act as lead MRP system manager, overseeing the entire production MRP process. - Maintain and optimize production MRP system to ensure accurate material planning to meet demand forecasts. - Manage purchase requisitions generated by MRP system. Review, validate, and release purchase requisitions in a timely manner. - Validate accuracy of MRP recommendations, making necessary adjustments to MRP parameters to improve results as necessary. - Manage MRP attributes for assigned materials, such as supplier ID, lead time, minimum order quantities, lot sizes, etc. - Manage material master attributes as required. - Schedule MRP in SAP for automatic processing, ensuring accuracy of input data. - Review MRP exception reports and messages, work with supply chain team members to resolve exceptions. - Ability to read, understand, and interpret bill of materials for assemblies, as well as changes to bill of materials via change action or deviation. - Highlight projected inventory shortages to material program managers, assist in conducting delivery date pull-ins. - Provide ongoing communication and support to production planning, materials management, and scheduling functions regarding material availability and lead times. - Participate in cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels and improve overall supply chain performance. - Process past due items and facilitate delivery in collaboration with global supply managers and material program managers. - Preferred to possess knowledge of manufacturing processes and to have a background in materials management. - Excellent analytical and problem-solvin g skills. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Generic Managerial SkillsGood written and verbal communication skills EducationBachelor’s