What are the responsibilities and job description for the master production scheduler position at Starbucks Coffee Company?
Now Brewing – Master Production Scheduler! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
This job contributes to Starbucks and the York Roasting Plant’s success by developing tactical production and inventory deployment plans, and establishing inventory levels for assigned production materials or finished goods to achieve customer service, supply chain and financial objectives. Ensures that the right product is produced at the right time and in the right quantities to meet customer demand. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.
As a master production scheduler, you will…
* Maintain planning system data settings for produced items (e.g. – planning time fences, lot sizing rules etc.)
* Develop supply plans for near-term planning horizon according to inventory strategies defined by centralized planning team.
* Review planning exceptions for production work order release to the finite scheduler.
* Resolve material constraints for near-term planning horizon due to over consumption of forecast (for MRP / push items) and/or dramatic increase in customer actual demand (for pull/continuous production items) by working with materials planner/supplier or by modifying production schedules.
* Resolve production resource constraints for near-term planning horizon via a). resolving within plant’s capabilities b). working with centralized network planner to leverage production across network and/or satisfying demand by prioritizing fulfillment.
* Develop the daily/hourly resource schedules based on work orders submitted by planning system and/or kanban cards received for items on pull system.
* Lead visual monitoring of production and management of kanban process to support pull process.
* Monitor inventory levels of distribution nodes within plant’s service area – accountable for re-balancing inventory within the plant’s service region.
* Resolve issues, and is accountable for, product fulfillment service levels for distribution nodes within the plant’s service region.
We’d love to hear from people with:
* Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines required.
* Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills required.
* Ability to perform analysis, determine root causes and initiate improvements to prevent repeat occurrences required.
* Supply chain and inventory management experience with at least 3 years of planning preferred.
* Strong systems experience including Oracle & MES preferred.
* Effective use of planning tools and systems to develop tactical execution solutions preferred.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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