Job Title: Line Scheduler - CEE

Grade: B1 / B2

Skill: Production Planning

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Planning professional with strong expertise in Master Production Scheduling (MPS), production scheduling, and exception management. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in SAP, with SAP S/4HANA knowledge being preferred. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective production planning, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

- Prepare and maintain draft Master Production Schedules (MPS) by considering demand changes, distribution requirements, production exceptions, line balancing, and third-party (3P) capacity constraints.
- Finalize and publish MPS after validating production constraints, resolving escalations, and aligning with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Analyze scheduling insights and refine production plans based on inputs received from Materials, Factory Operations, and PIPO teams.
- Conduct weekly Integrated Tactical Planning (ITP) reviews with plant teams to refresh MPS, assess short-term risks, and validate necessary plan adjustments.

Production Scheduling & Exception Management

- Develop and publish daily production schedules while considering material availability, production sequencing requirements, and operational priorities.




- Manage ERP execution and scheduling horizon exceptions by assessing feasibility, evaluating supply alternatives, performing system updates, and documenting resolutions.
- Monitor daily production adherence through direction-setting huddles, compliance reviews, exception tracking, and performance-to-plan analysis.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity in production and timely resolution of operational bottlenecks.

Required Skills & Experience 5 - 10 Years relavent Experience in Production planning

- Solid experience in Production Planning and Scheduling.
- Hands-on experience in Master Production Scheduling (MPS).
- Expertise in Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, and Exception Management.
- Experience working with ERP systems, particularly SAP (Mandatory).
- Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (Preferred).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain environment.

Preferred Background

- Experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production Planning, or Operations Planning environments.
- Exposure to Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Demand Planning, or Supply Planning processes will be an added advantage.

Mandatory Skill

SAP

Preferred Skill

SAP S/4HANA

Production Planning & Scheduling

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

Supply & Capacity Planning

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