MASTER SCHEDULER/PLANNER

Do you excel in an environment that values working and playing hard? Would you like to be part of a team developing, maintaining, and supporting the latest technologies in the field of rugged avionics, network security, and intelligent data management? Ampex is a small, fast-paced, growing aerospace company looking for a Master Scheduler/Planner. This is an exciting and challenging role where you can get into an upstart technology company, be a part of significant growth, and service avionics and airborne flight test systems.

JOB OVERIEW:

Ampex Data Systems is looking for a talented and committed Master Scheduler/Planner. The Master Scheduler/Planner is responsible for overseeing and scheduling all aspects of all projects, including the coordination of production planning and processes across the supply chain to ensure the efficient use of resources, on-time production, and optimal inventory levels.

Specifically, the Master Scheduler/Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining the project schedule and communicating changes. The Master Scheduler/Planner will also coordinate, plan, schedule, and supervise products throughout their production cycle.

In doing so, the Master Scheduler/Planner will work in close collaboration with production teams, procurement, and other departments to monitor progress and ensure material availability, production schedules, and customer demands are met. This will be achieved by identifying potential conflicts and taking corrective action to keep the project on track.

This position is to be filled onsite in Hayward, CA. No employer visa sponsorship is available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands, ensuring on-time delivery while minimizing inventory levels.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure that products are produced on time for distribution in an efficient manner.
• Be well-versed in production procedures and identify bottlenecks in production and develop strategies to mitigate delays.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust as necessary to accommodate changes in customer demand or supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.

BOM Management:

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all products, ensuring they reflect the correct components, quantities, and part specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and procurement teams to ensure BOMs are up-to-date and align with current production processes.
• Ensure that BOM data is correctly integrated into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and reflects the most current product requirements.
• Ensure BOMs accurately capture all material, labor, and overhead costs and are aligned with the production schedule.

Material & Inventory Management:

• Work with the procurement team to forecast material requirements and ensure the timely availability of materials and components.
• Track inventory levels and adjust planning strategies to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Monitor and report on inventory turns, raw material usage, and finished goods.

Cross Departmental Coordination:

• Collaborate with production, purchasing, logistics, and other relevant teams to ensure that the production plan is executed effectively.
• Communicate schedule changes, delays, or potential issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Review and adjust schedules based on availability of resources, equipment, and personnel.

Performance Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze production performance metrics and provide regular reports on the status of production schedules, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, and material utilization.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions to enhance planning processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production planning, capacity management, coordinating production workflow for multiple projects, inventory management and kit pulling, scheduling, or supply chain management.
• Experience with MRP Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Costpoint by Deltek (preferred), SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
• Familiarity with a variety field’s concepts, practices, procedures, manufacturing processes, material management, and production workflows.
• Certification in planning or supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, PMP) is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to understand engineering documents by reviewing product drawings and specifications and working closely with members of the engineering team.
• Coordinate production workflow for multiple products and forecast demand to minimize product to market lead times.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and the ability to multitask and be detailed-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e., the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000 (based on experience)
• 100% PAID COVERAGE for Medical, Dental, and Vision for the EMPLOYEE
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (company funded)
• MetLife Life Insurance: 1x salary to a maximum of $100,000 (company funded)
• MetLife Short-Term Disability (company funded)
• MetLife Long-Term Disability (company funded)
• PTO: 17 days
• Holidays: 11 days
• HealthCare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA

ABOUT AMPEX:

Ampex is a cutting-edge technology innovation company working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in data management, including data acquisition, data storage, and embedded computing for aerospace or ground operations, to include flight test, harsh environments; aerospace platform cyber security; industrial control system cyber security; and machine learning for data analytics.

Ampex is a small Silicon Valley business with partners around the globe, bringing proven performance and leading technologies to meet our government and commercial customers’ needs. Ampex has locations in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Tokyo, Japan, and our headquarters facility in Hayward, California.

Ampex is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status.