Master Scheduler

Libbey is hiring a Master Scheduler to join our materials planning team.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic inventory supply plans.  This includes creating Master Production Schedules (MPS) for Libbey’s US factory, as well as utilizing Libbey’s Global Affiliates and third-party partners for capacity management.  The Master Scheduler ensures an adequate supply of products to service customer needs while minimizing working inventory investment by assessing demand activity.  The Master Scheduler will optimize the balance between fill rates, replenishment costs, transportation costs, and inventory levels.

Qualified candidates will have keen problem-solving skills, think analytically, have a high sense of urgency, be able to make rational decisions based on sound judgement and embrace a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Responsible for developing operating plans and meeting case fill rate metric goals.


* Inventory planning of specific product lines by process of production scheduling or purchasing.


* Create and maintain work orders for Libbey owned production facilities


* Create and maintain purchase orders with 3^rd party international suppliers and distributors


* Identify current/potential product shortages, develop and execute recovery, implement corrective action plans.


* Perform capacity resource planning for Libbey owned production facilities


* Coordinate all replenishment activities including working with factories, suppliers and international logistics. 


* Maintain close contact on capabilities and capacities of third party supplier factories.


* Maintain a working knowledge and relationship with key cross-functional stakeholders including Demand Planning, Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Plant Operations, and Global Sourcing as appropriate.


* Lead Supply Chain intern development including Mentoring, Training, Tasks assignment, and professional development.


* Work closely with PMO, Marketing, Sales, and operations for execution of new product development


* Maintain supplier scorecard KPIs and lead quarterly review meetings


* Investigate and reconcile warehouse receiving discrepancies


* All other duties as needed to support supply chain functionality and change management


* Lead, influence and empower the organization to fulfill our purpose (living our legacy, shaping our future, and winning as one).


* Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can thrive, make us better and fuel ideas/innovations to ensure our long-term success.

 

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS


* Bachelor’s degree with preferred major in Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, International Business, or equivalent experience


* Three (3) years’ experience in product planning and/or supply chain


* APICS or other professional certification desirable


* Experience within an enterprise resou...