Master Scheduler/Planner

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. ​ We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description About Teledyne FLIR Defense Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities. #AnyThreatAnywhere Job Summary: The Master Scheduler/Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the material schedule to ensure on-time delivery of components to support complex defense manufacturing programs. This role serves as the central point of coordination between operations, production, engineering, procurement, and program management, balancing capacity, sales forecasts, and contractual requirements to meet customer commitments. Monitors bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in ERP system and proactively manages end of life/design and engineering changes, ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Works with procurement to gather quotations and examine bids. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Responsible for satisfying business needs while complying with government, quality system and company policy requirements. Work in partnership with Manufacturing to ensure all production orders and requirements are met. Support on-time delivery and production productivity by contributing to an effective supply chain. Facilitate solutions to schedule changes and commercial/technical issues with suppliers. This position plays an integral part in managing supply chain risk and maximizing margin and cash flow through cost savings and inventory management Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Planning and scheduling material to support production requirements and fulfilling customer’s expectations. Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand. Review incoming orders against forecast/material availability, adjusting as necessary and communicate product availability to appropriate parties in the organization. Conduct ERP analysis and planning through order placement and management including the following: analyze purchase requisitions; initiate RFQs/RFPs. Drive continuous improvement in the supply chain's quality, delivery and cost processes including inventory reduction. Manage materials assigned to maximize inventory turns. Participate in material analysis activities for continuous improvement of material, cost, and lead-time. Responsible for inventory forecasting/accuracy monthly. Monitor lead times and adjust schedules to mitigate supply chain risks. Provide schedule updates and recovery plans to stakeholders. Maintain accurate scheduling data in ERP/MRP systems. Ensure adherence to Defense industry standards, ITAR, and contractual obligations. Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and implement best practices. Support Lean and Agile operations initiatives to enhance flexibility and responsiveness. Generate reports to support weekly meetings related to revenue tracking, sales backlog, sustaining activities, etc. Participate in manufacturing readiness reviews to help ensure all Operations functions are ready for next planning cycle. Participate in process improvement exercises. Close production (work) orders while monitoring labor/cost variances. Perform other duties as required. Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or equivalent preferred. Job Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment; preferred defense/aerospace experience. Recent experience in production planning, procurement, material control and scheduling using an MRP automated system is required. Experience and knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems; SAP strongly preferred. Knowledge of PC software (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required. APICS/ASCM certified preferred. Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce. Salary Range: $74,300.00-$99,100.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is 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, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​