Master Scheduler

Location: Orlando United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the worlds largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And together each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight you rely on an increasingly fast paced world we make the unpredictable predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

Master Scheduler

Orlando FL (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Master Scheduler to create implement and manage short-term master schedules supporting dock-to-dock in-house and subcontractor flows for Aviation Global Services (AGS) in the Americas region. As part of Global Supply Chain you will support scheduling updates and issue resolution while serving as an important link between operations and commercial functions across the organization. Your focus will be on translating demand forecasts into master schedules planned in monthly weekly and daily intervals while preparing the necessary data to support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).

In this position you will build and maintain comprehensive master schedules while considering customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs) including turnaround times (TAT) and lead times available capacity drop-in requests and other customer priorities to maximize throughput. You will collaborate closely with all supply chain functions customer support repair line management and other support teams to maintain and develop the Master Schedule. You will also ensure effective line balancing across all functions shifts and days of the week to optimize throughput and maximize internal resource utilization.

You will be responsible for conducting line-by-line post-mortem reviews of agreed-upon schedules performing in-depth root cause analyses to identify gaps in schedule adherence and facilitating or implementing process improvements as needed. You will implement and lead daily cross-functional reviews stand-up meetings and Gemba walks to ensure successful execution and adherence to the Master Schedule. Additionally you will serve as the central point of communication for all schedule-related matters within the Flow Team and represent Supply Chain at Flow and Lead Team meetings as required.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Publish and manage the Master Schedule for assigned areas of responsibility utilizing industry scheduling best practices and specific scheduling tool properties and functions.
• Lead daily meetings to ensure adherence to the published schedule proactively identifying bottlenecks implementing mitigation strategies and resolving scheduling constraints.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities to evaluate the feasibility of operational plans against capacity and other constraints taking corrective action as needed.
• Extract raw data from ERP systems for data mining and analysis; develop manage and monitor KPIs and metrics to measure Master Schedule adherence and operational performance.
• Proactively identify shipments at risk of missing delivery commitments communicate potential delays follow established escalation procedures and assist with resolution.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities measure effectiveness and develop or enhance processes work instructions and procedures within areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business Finance Economics or a related field required; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Exposure to logistics or operations environments required.
• Strong understanding of project scope technical requirements schedules and financials with the ability to develop project plans establish quality control goals identify lessons learned and drive assignments to successful completion.
• Demonstrated leadership collaboration and interpersonal skills including consulting negotiation persuasion influencing constructive confrontation and conflict resolution. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing across all organizational levels including executive-level presentations while fostering accountability and demonstrating servant leadership through empathy foresight and stewardship.
• Strong analytical strategic critical-thinking organizational and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail results orientation decisiveness and the ability to simplify complex challenges leverage data develop creative solutions and implement performance improvements. High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint Excel Word Outlook SharePoint and MS Teams.
• Proven self-starter with a positive entrepreneurial mindset strong work ethic integrity personal accountability emotional and professional maturity reliability motivation and a commitment to excellence. Demonstrates a sense of urgency determination creativity continuous learning respect for others and a willingness to challenge the status quo innovate exceed expectations and contribute to shared organizational goals.
• Ability to manage competing priorities disruptions ambiguity and change in a fast-paced high-pressure multinational and multicultural environment. Must demonstrate agility flexibility adaptability and the ability to support an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) environment including nontraditional office hours on-call responsibilities nights weekends and elevated stress levels.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday; may entail non-traditional office hours (on-call nights and weekends).
• Physical Environment: This position requires access to a general office environment as well as specialized work areas production warehouse and the repair station.
• Travel: This position may require domestic travel up to 5%.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 58615.50 - 97758.00 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Elective Health Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program