Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A master scheduler completes a number of tasks, such as planning rules and modifiers to drive manufacturing software such as MS and MRP, planning and monitoring the cost of projects, preparing schedules with inputs from several prime sources, and understanding the work and time involved in planning each activity. The master scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring products through the complete production cycle.The master scheduler will work with a number of individuals, including supervisors, vendors, customers and individuals from other facilities. The master scheduler will typically work during regular business hours, although overtime may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and implement system and process improvements within the supply chain to enable overall business process improvement.
• Further develop existing forecast and supply programs to improve current days of inventory and cash cycle.
• Analyze inventory levels and product demands to determine reorder levels and safety stocks.
• Develop and maintain Forecast, master schedule and procurement plan based on history.
• Review and update forecast, production schedules and material requirements.
• Proactively review material supply and demand to determine push/pull actions appropriate to impact manufacturing MPS and supply MRP exception messages.
• Coordinate and plan materials requirements for new product introductions, including review of new BOM's and cut-in dates for build verification and production units.
• Assess impact to materials availability and production schedule from customer sales opportunities that may be affecting demand for product over and above the plan.
• Review material shortages, stock outages, and safety stock levels while working with vendors, Purchasing and manufacturing to meet customer requirements. Propose changes when needed.
• Assist in the resolution of MRP and planning discrepancies.
• Work cooperatively to implement innovative inventory efficiency programs.
• Will ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs.
• Oversees and ensures proper production control planning and scheduling programs including Kanban to meet customer requirements and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements. Makes certain that deviations to the production schedule or Kanban are investigated and properly followed up. Arranges in plant transfers of materials to meet production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and inventory control parameters (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) to meet the needs of changing business conditions.
• Monitor internal delivery schedule to minimize freight dollars.
• Monitors/promotes environmental, health, safety, and housekeeping within area of responsibility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of2 - 5 years of inventory management and/or materials planning experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in SAP and ability to train others in system.
• Must be able to create, maintain, and uphold the production schedule

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Courageous leader that will appropriately challenge at all levels
• Experience supporting material scheduling for a 300+ team member facility
• Willing to have complete ownership of materials scheduling for entire facility
• System driven individual capable of educating teams regarding data analysis
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive preferred.
• Strong computer, analytical, problem solving, and communications skills.
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing training is desirable

APICS certification a plus

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.