The Senior Master Production Scheduler is the highest-level individual contributor in production scheduling, serving as both an expert scheduler and the primary system subject matter expert for S/4HANA, PP/DS, and IBP at the site level. This role translates IBP aggregate plans into detailed, executable production schedules while ensuring system optimization, data integrity, and process adherence. As the Super User, this position provides technical support, training, and mentoring to junior schedulers, acts as the liaison with IT and the Center of Excellence (CoE), and drives continuous improvement of planning systems and processes.
This is the most senior site-level scheduling role requiring deep technical expertise in SAP systems (S/4HANA, PP/DS), strong understanding of manufacturing operations, and leadership in system optimization.
A. Master Production Scheduling (60%)
- Detailed Production Planning: Translate IBP aggregate plans into detailed, feasible production schedules in S/4HANA, considering capacity constraints, material availability, production wheels, and operational priorities.
- PP/DS Optimization: Utilize PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) for finite capacity scheduling, sequencing optimization, and constraint-based planning.
- Exception Management: Monitor and resolve planning exceptions, material shortages, and capacity conflicts in ERP systems.
- Operational Alignment: Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Production Coordinators to ensure schedules are executable and aligned with plant capabilities.
- Schedule Optimization: Balance competing priorities (service levels, inventory targets, production efficiency) to create optimal schedules.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with Network Planners, Raw Materials Planners, and Production Coordinators to ensure seamless plan execution.
B. System Super User & Technical Expert (30%)
- System Expertise: Serve as the site-level subject matter expert for S/4HANA PP, PP/DS, and IBP integration.
- Master Data Ownership: Maintain and optimize production planning master data including production wheels, PIRs (Planned Independent Requirements), routing updates, shift patterns, and capacity models in collaboration with the CoE.
- STO Management: Ensure Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) are accurate and aligned with network transfer plans.
- System Testing & Validation: Participate in system testing for new features, updates, and enhancements; validate planning logic and system behavior.
C. Training, Mentoring & Continuous Improvement (10%)
- Training & Development: Train and mentor Master Production Schedulers and Production Coordinators on system functionality, planning processes, and best practices.
- Knowledge Sharing: Lead knowledge-sharing sessions, document lessons learned, and promote best practices across the site and network.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning accuracy, system performance, and process efficiency.
- S&OP Support: Provide inputs for site S&OP meetings, including capacity assessments, production constraints, and execution performance.
- Change Management: Support organizational change initiatives related to new systems, processes, or operational improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years of hands-on SAP experience.
- Demonstrated experience as a Super User or system expert in SAP planning modules.
- Experience with IBP integration and understanding of aggregate-to-detailed planning flow.