Supply Chain Scheduler

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world. 

The Impact You Will Make

The Supply Chain Scheduler is a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can develop and manage production schedules while aligning with APICS principles and best practices. This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MRP-based production schedules, ensuring raw materials and components are available as needed.
• Utilize S&OP methodologies to align production plans with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) scheduling techniques to minimize lead times and reduce excess inventory.
• Optimize capacity planning and resource allocation to balance workload and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to synchronize material flow with production schedules.

• Act as the key liaison between sales, operations, and logistics to ensure alignment with customer orders.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline production processes and eliminate waste.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, cycle times, and inventory turnover rates.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks using APICS principles like Theory of Constraints (TOC).
• Support ERP/MRP system improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy and visibility.
• Analyze production data to anticipate and mitigate scheduling conflicts and supply chain disruptions.
• Implement demand-driven MRP strategies to improve responsiveness to changing demand patterns.
• Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate unexpected machine downtime, labor shortages, or supply chain issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production scheduling, planning, or supply chain coordination in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP, JIT, Lean, TOC, and S&OP methodologies.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification preferred.

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