Master Scheduler (Administrative)

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports finished goods and component items based on capacity requirements.
• Communicates short and long-term customer production
• Ensures timely output of product in response to customer orders; Analyze, address and communicate production issues in a timely manner; Work to develop solutions and improve production performance.
• Publish and perform root cause analysis in Actual vs. Scheduled Production, Downtime and Company KPIs.
• Calculates resulting requirements for raw materials, WIP, purchases parts and packaging based on MRP methodology.
• Coordinates equipment repairs or maintenance with appropriate personnel with zero impact to customers.
• Plans, coordinates and executes product bank builds in accordance to company policies
• Participation in physical inventory.
• Participates in Launch, Balance Out and End Change meetings.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements. 
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements. 
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements. · Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements 
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements. 
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures. 
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time. 
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels. 
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level:

Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study: Production Scheduling, Supply Chain Management or similar. 

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• 2-5 minimum years of experience within the field
• Experience within the automotive industry preferred
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment. 
• Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to accurately communicate with co-workers and management, as well as external customers. 
• Working knowledge of MFG, PRO, QAD, MS Office, Word, Excel, and Email.

Physical Ability Requirements:

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently Movement (Walking): Occasionally Carry Weight (Lifting up to 10 lbs): Occasionally Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

Language Required and Preferred:

Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking) Preferred: None

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.