Master Scheduler

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you :

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first.

For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities?

Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

As a Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for establishing, reviewing and maintaining the master production schedule in alignment with the Sales, Inventory, and Operations (SIOP) consensus plan.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for establishing the master schedule will involve working closely with operations leaders, material planners, production planners, and others to coordinate manufacturing plans that achieve the company objectives relative to customer service, efficient resource / capacity utilization and inventory investment.

The master scheduler will be responsible for analyzing scenarios that balance demand and supply while optimizing inventory and minimizing the impact of demand volatility.

Thrive at work and at home :

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption / surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Learn more about our benefits here !

Where is the work :

This position has been designated as On-Site.

What you will do :

• Translate the monthly SIOP consensus plan by product family to a detailed weekly master production schedule (MPS) with a 12-18 month planning horizon into the ERP for weekly MRP generation.
• Incorporate inter-company demand and backlog into SIOP supply planning process to ensure capacity and resources are available to meet demand requirements.
• Monitor and drive resolution of MRP processing errors.
• Support customer service with exception request analysis and expediting resolution.
• Create and publish daily / weekly / monthly factory schedule adherence, capacity, and inventory reports.
• Serve as a factory subject matter expert (SME) for ERP production planning and scheduling modules. Identification and resolution of Constraints - Capacity, Resource & Material.
• Facilitate long term capacity assessment (RCCP) and development of countermeasure / action plans. Conducts a demonstrated lead-time analysis and measures gap to published lead times.

Drives corrective action plan and reviews

• and updates published lead-times.
• Supports the QMS by delivering quality products and services and meeting quality objectives
• Works to consistently meet and exceed customer requirements
• Continuously strives for operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Data analysis and reporting of key performance indicators such as : delivery performance, backlog, performance to master schedule and inventory turns.
• Drive continuous process improvement, strives to improve efficiency, likely to challenge processes where favorable alternatives may be available.
• Timely management of exception messages generated by the ERP system.
• Maintain data integrity of ERP planning parameters. Parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, delivery times, and order file data for all master scheduled Items
• Provide training on master production scheduling procedures and processes.

What you will bring :

• BS / BA degree preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in analyzing data relating to product forecasting, master scheduling, or shipment forecasting required.
• Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
• Experience with visual management systems.
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or commitment to obtain within the first 18 months of employment.
• Ability to effectively make complex decisions with limited time and information and can determine decision making criteria based on priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with a basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills, independent problem resolution, proven leadership ability, and the ability to manage the requirement of others.
• Comfortable leading discussion and debate both within peer group and with matrix business partners, operational partners and leaders.
• Data access / retrieval skills with extensive experience in data analysis, data manipulation using MS Excel and / or other tools as provided.
• Working knowledge of ERP system.
• Lives the IR values of integrity, respect, innovation, courage, and teamwork
• Communicates compellingly
• Learns enthusiastically
• Advocates for customers
• Innovates, Promotes change, and Strives for excellence

Haven’t done every single thing in the job description? At Trane Technologies, we are just as interested in your capabilities as your prior work experience.

So, if you are excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may just be the best person for this role.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.