Master Planner - Runcorn, United Kingdom - Héroux-Devtek Inc.

Héroux-Devtek Inc.

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Runcorn, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe.

The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain.

With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.

Summary of position:

The Master Scheduler is responsible for managing the demand signals via the S&OP process, the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting reviews - so the medium to long term view.

The role also includes managing a Planning Coordinator or Coordinators.

The Master Scheduler needs to work closely with the Program Managers and the Production Control team to align demand with Capacity.

Main responsibilities:

Core responsibility to manage the various demand signals (OE, Spares, MRO, Warranty) from our customers and the subsequent site Order book. The role includes carrying out analysis of customer requirements vs budget vs lead time vs capacity.
Facilitate and manage the S&OP data and regular meetings, highlighting any shortfall or demand spikes that effect the business and ensuring that the agreed corrective actions are being addressed by the S&OP attendees.
Manage the Master Production Schedule, including creating, maintaining, and updating, and ensuring that MRP requirements are properly cascaded through the company's ERP system for all identified bottleneck resources.
Produce capacity analysis in order to establish resource plans for manpower, production cycles and shifts to the Operations management team.
Work closely with the Production Manager and the Programme Managers to deliver the forecast plan along with the Order Book status. Runs MRP simulations of large order intake / forecast to understand the effect on all the business departments.
Responsible for control of any speculative demand signals placed within the MRP system ensuring that the sign off processes are adhered too and ensuring the Speculative orders are removed when actual Purchase Orders are received.
Develop and maintain a robust process to identify and monitor the current customer demand (in hours / value) including the backlog.
Manage and maintain the MRO forecast and retains the upkeep of the safety stock and replacement factor data.
Manage the Sales & Programmes suite of KPI's working alongside the Director of Sales & Programme to ensure key metrics are met, advising corrective actions if the KPI's need refining.
Responsible for managing Planner Coordinators including establish objectives, measure performance, and hold regular onetoone meetings with the Planner Coordinators.
Continue to support other Projects as and when they arise and any spare capacity could be utilised to support in Programme Management based activities, MRP activities and any other role that might suit the skill sets you possess

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management or similar combination of education and relevant work experience;
APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or similar qualification
Minimum 5 years of Experience in the manufacturing sector as a Planner or Master Planner, preferably in the aerospace industry
Demonstrated MRP System understanding, ideally Infor LN experience
Knowledge of Qlik Sense is an asset
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
The ability to draft documents/presentations clearly and concisely.
Pragmatism, tenacity, a cando attitude and the ability to think laterally to resolve problems.
Background in Engineering and/or Manufacturing would be preferred
Ability to influence and work with People
Strong teamwork, dynamic, pragmatic, proactive, and competitive attitudes are needed
Strong experience of establishing and maintaining effective relationships

You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".