**Master Scheduler**

Location **CA, Burbank**

Department **Supply Chain**

Employment Type **Full Time**

**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Master Scheduler** at our **Burbank, CA** location.

**About Crane:**

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies 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 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&Es brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. Youll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

**Job Summary:**

The Master Scheduler will lead and continuously improve upon the Crane Aerospace & Electronics Sales, Operations and Inventory Planning (SIOP) process with the critical objectives to consistently meet or exceed forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and on-time-delivery (OTD) to Business Model lead-times targets for assigned product lines.

**Essential Functions:**

+ Product Line Inventory Strategy Development -

+ Lead cross-functional development of MFG Models / Plans for Every Part (PFEPs) to achieve Market Winning lead-times for assigned product lines and regions

+ Monitor sites execution of the PFEPs to insure on-going compliance

+ Leverage SIOP data, Win/Loss Analysis and direct interactions with the site and business lines teams to ensure the PFEP is optimally achieving Business Model lead-times and planned inventory turnover and work cross-functionally to identify and make PFEP changes as required to meet objectives

+ Demand Management

+ Work with Sales and Marketing to capture, document and adjust the forecast to reflect changes in demand patterns due to market dynamics, new product launches, large project buys, etc.

+ Constrain the Forecast and Shape Demand in alignment with sales and marketing efforts, supply chain capabilities, capacities, and lead-times

+ Analyze, identify gaps and recommend/implement solutions for External & Internal Sales Forecasting methodologies, tools and processes to ensure the smallest variability gap achievable between projections and actuals for the planning horizon

+ Supply Chain Alignment

+ Analyze, identify gaps and recommend/implement solutions to ensure material and capacity plans are effectively aligned to actual/forecasted demand and that key business objectives/KPI (customer on-time delivery to business model lead-time, inventory turns and operations variable costs, etc.) will be achieved

+ Lead SIOP Processes for assigned Sites

+ Identify and communicate risks and opportunities related to the backlog, sales plan, capacity and supply chain

+ Determine if sites PFEPs need resizing, perform resizing and update all applicable Material Replenishment systems (MRS)

+ Monitor sites on-going execution of it MRS execution through daily board walks. exception reports and periodic formal MRS audits

+ Establish clear and effective controls and communication among all nodes in the supply chain ensuring that sales forecast information is flowing seamlessly and timely throughout Crane Energy Flow Solutions and its supply base

+ Assist in product line value stream linkage initiatives and the development of marketing and supply chain strategies, policies, and objectives

+ Identify and implement effective solutions to close identified business, process and performance gaps whose benefits exceed costs and can be realistically implemented and sustained

+ Develop, maintain and communicate planning & metrics of actual vs. planned performance, SIOP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), monitor compliance to policy and report occurrences of deviation to policy

+ Audit processes, tools and performance as required to ensure compliance and/or need for modification

+ Use the Crane Business System, Value Stream Linkage and Personal Skill-Set to assist the Crane Aerospace & Electronics progression toward Standardized Demand Driven Best Practices that consistently deliver solid business results

+ Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Experience: 3-5 years of forecasting/demand planning or statistical/business analysis experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience with Lean Manufacturing, kanban and value stream management

+ Knowledge: Knowledge of Sales Inventory & Operations Planning best practices

+ Skills/Abilities: Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact based decisions; Includes a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, and Project; Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment; Fundamental understanding of end-to-end supply chain and the down-stream impact of demand fluctuations

+ Education/Certification: Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Operations related field or equivalent work experience

+ **Eligibility Requirement:** This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ MS/MBA highly preferred

+ CPIM and CSCP certifications are highly desired.

**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:**

**_Salary range: $95,201.60 to $123,572.80_** 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.

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 90 days of employment

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

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.