Master Scheduler - Iver, United Kingdom - Jigsaw Business Group

Jigsaw Business Group

Verified Company

Iver, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The client has delivered the most technically advanced hybrid solar projects ever built and is making electric vehicle charging as convenient as petrol refuelling, with a national network of ultra-fast, dependable Electric Forecourts that provide drivers with the confidence to go electric.

Due to expansion of the business, they require an experienced Master Scheduler to support the Hubs and Highways business.

You will have good communication skills, be self-motivated to meet deadlines and able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Job Title
:
Master Scheduler

Based at:
UK Bucks Office + WFH (hybrid)

Department
:
Procurement

Position reports to
:
Procurement Director

Role overview:

Provide service to the key Stakeholders and coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the relevant department or facility.

Mitigating risks in the supply chain and provide opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
Proactive approach to delivering strategy development and process control
Support the Purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply risks and problems
Collaborate with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
Produce metrics for schedules and change activities across the lifecycle of a programme and provide analysis and insights for decision making.
Identify, analyse and report performance variances to management and working with teams to develop performance recovery plans and incorporating recovery plans where appropriate.
Periodically compare current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; use judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
Manage a team of expeditors who negotiate with outside supply vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders.
Integrate sales orders with master schedule; coordinate availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
Maintain master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revise as needed and alert appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
Participate in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; lead additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.

Skills/ Experience Required:

Previous experience of working within a Supply Chain role as a Master Scheduler
Experienced in Dynamics 365 Purchasing and scheduling modules or similar systems
Expertise with production planning systems, such as MRP
Analytical and numerically astute with strong problemsolving skills
Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve goals.
Selfdriven, focused, results and quality oriented
Team player, innovative with sound judgement and solutions driven
Able to approach work with positive energy and integrity
Effective communication both verbally and in written form
Computer literate. Must be a proficient user of Microsoft suite of packages including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, where needed.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.

Company Culture & Values:

The client prides itself in providing a workplace that is friendly, encourages creativity and independence, empowering each team member to work at their best.

They are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to 'let our hair down'. Their office is set in a private estate with lavish open grounds providing a great environment to work in.

They aim to work with Awesome people who align with our values to achieve greater results. Consider the values below and ask how well these resonate with the principles you hold.

Be Awesome

We aim to delight:
'great' is our minimum bar

Positively Charged
We are positive people who approach life and every task full of healthy energy

Synergy Seekers
We have each other's back, and appreciate that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Legacy Creators
We strive to deliver positive change through strong ethics and sustainable choices

Straight Up
We are open, honest, direct people who accept responsibility and sweep nothing under the carpet

Risk Mitigators
We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence

Thought Leaders
We have the strength and conviction to create a better path, and to follow gut instincts

Solutions Focussed
We embrace problems as opportunities and focus our time and energy on solutions

Company Benefits: