Sr Master Scheduler

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Master Scheduler at ourWest Caldwell NJ location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every time you use phone navigation make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit family-first West Caldwell NJ. community our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space defense and commercial applications including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military communications electronic warfare radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

TheSr. Master Schedulerwill lead and enhance the Sales Operations and Inventory Planning (SIOP) process at Crane Aerospace & Electronics. This role is critical in achieving key objectives such as forecast accuracy inventory turnover and on-time delivery (OTD) to meet business model lead-time targets for assigned product lines. The Senior Master Scheduler will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between demand supply chain capabilities and business goals.

Sr. Master Scheduler Essential Functions:

Product Line Inventory Strategy Development

• Lead the development of Manufacturing Models/Plans for Every Part (PFEP) to achieve market-winning lead times for assigned product lines and regions.
• Monitor site execution of PFEPs to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Use SIOP data win/loss analysis and team collaboration to optimize PFEPs ensuring alignment with business objectives for lead times and inventory turnover.

Demand Management

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to adjust forecasts based on market dynamics new product launches and large project buys.
• Align demand forecasts with supply chain capabilities capacities and lead times.
• Analyze gaps in forecasting methodologies and implement solutions to minimize variability between projections and actuals.

Supply Chain Alignment

• Identify and address gaps in material and capacity planning to ensure alignment with demand and achievement of key business objectives (e.g. OTD inventory turns variable costs).
• Lead SIOP processes for assigned sites identifying risks and opportunities related to backlog sales plans capacity and supply chain.
• Evaluate and resize PFEPs as needed updating Material Replenishment Systems (MRS) and monitoring execution through audits and exception reports.
• Establish effective communication across the supply chain to ensure seamless information flow and alignment with sales forecasts.
• Support value stream linkage initiatives and contribute to the development of marketing and supply chain strategies.

Performance Improvement

• Identify and implement cost-effective solutions to close business process and performance gaps.
• Develop and communicate metrics to monitor actual vs. planned performance ensuring compliance with SIOP policies.
• Audit processes and tools to ensure alignment with best practices and recommend modifications as needed.
• Leverage the Crane Business System and personal expertise to drive standardized demand-driven best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:7 years of experience in forecasting demand planning or statistical/business analysis in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean Manufacturing Kanban and value stream management.
• Knowledge:Strong understanding of Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) best practices.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Visio Access Project).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams.
  • Fundamental understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and the impact of demand fluctuations.
• Education/Certification:Bachelors degree in business Accounting Finance Operations or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree (MS/MBA) preferred.
• CPIM and CSCP certifications are highly desirable.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses gowning masks hearing protectors heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises cold temperatures confined spaces dust or fumes

Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of computer

Workspace (line cube etc): cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics youll enjoy:

• Benefits:Health care dental vision life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off:15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan:401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement:eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at visit our website atfor more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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Salary range: $106200 - $141900 Several factors contribute to actual salary including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities skills training and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation general identity national origin disability or veteran status.