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Magna International

Master Scheduler

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Hybrid
Auburn Hills, MI
Entry level
Hybrid
Auburn Hills, MI
Entry level
The Master Scheduler coordinates production planning in office and manufacturing plant environments. The role requires using MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools, resolving scheduling and production issues, communicating effectively, analyzing information mathematically, and maintaining attention to detail. The position involves frequent plant movement and exposure to temperature variation, dust, fumes, odors, noise, and physical activities including lifting up to 25 pounds.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  •  Import and update customer releases daily.
  • Establish and maintain scheduling (including new parts) parameters within ERP/MRP systems.
  • Create and maintain all production and service BOMs.
  • Coordinate BOM reviews with Engineering and Program Management.
  • Analyze customer schedules for volume and mix fluctuations and identify capacity or lead time violations in releases by creating weekly diamond charts to proactively flag potential issues.
  • Develop forecasts and scheduling analyses to proactively identify risks.
  • Ensure finished goods inventory accuracy.
  • Drive supplier release accuracy and material availability.
  • Support customer service goals and Planning for Service requirements.
  • Coordinate transition from production volume requirements to service part requirements.
  • Maintain service planning data and service BOM structures.
  • Generate and maintain customer ship schedules.
  • Monitor customer scorecards and investigate delivery performance concerns.
  • Submit obsolete inventory and service part claims through customer systems.
  • Serve as customer contact for scheduling and delivery issues 24 hours/ day
  • Complete and submit customer required documents including MMOG, Packaging Data, No Surprise Reports and contact information.
  • Create shipping documentation and ensure ASN accuracy.
  • Enter and reconcile daily scrap transactions into the ERP system.
  • Support both inventory discrepancy investigations and corrective actions.
  • Responsible to help meet department KOI targets and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental, OSHA, MIOSHA and Magna requirements
  • Must have strong discrepancy problem solving skills

Education/Certification/Licensure:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, engineering or related field preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EXPEIRENCE:

  • Minimum three (3) years of scheduling, materials planning, logistics or supply chain experience in a Tier One automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting JIT/JIS operations preferred.
  • Experience with customer release management and service parts planning preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed oriented
  • Excellent problem resolution skills
  • Good mathematical skills
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proficient with MRP systems

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work performed in an office and manufacturing plant environments.  Average mobility to move around a office environment, able to conduct a normal amount of work at a computer.  Frequently exposed to varying temperature(s) within a plant depending upon external weather conditions.  Frequently exposed to dust, odors, fumes, and noise.  Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches; and lifts and carries up to twenty-five (25) lbs. within the manufacturing plant environment.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.


Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Seating

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