As a Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for the entire planning process for several product lines in our fast paced Milwaukee manufacturing facility. This includes, but is not limited to: planning master data, forecasts, inventory levels, excess and obsolete inventory, production schedules, plant capacity, new product introduction planning, and on time delivery for supported product lines.
Preferred Qualifications- Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer service targets.
- Improve operational metrics such as inventory turnover, excess inventory, yield, lead time, and on-time delivery.
- Ensure accuracy of master data in SAP for all planning components.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing to optimize load leveling and bottleneck scheduling.
- Coordinate cross-functional information with customer service, engineering, accounting, and human resources.
- Manage input and output loading at work centers.
- Implement system and process enhancements in the supply chain to drive overall business process improvements.
- Enhance existing forecast and supply programs to reduce days of inventory and improve cash cycle.
- Improve forecasting tools and procedures to enhance accuracy.
- Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to establish reorder points and safety stocks, balancing product availability and inventory costs.
- Foster positive communication with Marketing and Sales to improve forecast accuracy.
- Lead Sales and Operations Meetings.
- Review and adjust forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements.
- Support new product development by forecasting launch needs, inventory builds, and launch schedules.
- Evaluate materials availability and production schedules impacted by customer sales opportunities.
- Address material shortages and stock outages, collaborating with Purchasing and Manufacturing to fulfill customer requirements and propose improvements.
- Assist in resolving MRP and planning discrepancies.
- Perform other assigned duties as needed.
Skills Required
- Maintain inventory levels to meet customer service targets
- Improve inventory turnover, excess inventory, yield, lead time, and on-time delivery metrics
- Maintain accurate planning master data in SAP
- Optimize manufacturing load leveling, bottleneck scheduling, and work-center loading
- Coordinate cross-functional planning information with customer service, engineering, accounting, human resources, Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing
- Implement supply chain system and process improvements
- Develop forecasts, supply programs, forecasting tools, and forecasting procedures
- Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to establish reorder points and safety stocks
- Lead Sales and Operations meetings
- Review and adjust forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements
- Support new product development with launch forecasts, inventory builds, and launch schedules
- Resolve material shortages, stock outages, MRP discrepancies, and planning issues
Brady Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Materials also indicate access to mental and behavioral health support.
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Retirement Support — A matched 401(k) plan is provided in the U.S., with formal plan structures and vesting confirmed in company materials and filings. This indicates consistent, programmatic retirement support rather than ad hoc contributions.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, together with family‑building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption and surrogacy assistance. Scholarship programs and matching gifts further extend family and community support.
Brady Corporation Insights
What We Do
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2021, employed approximately 5,700 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2021 sales were approximately $1.14 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.
