Production Demand Scheduler (Project-Driven Engineering)
Location: Pickering
Type: Full-time, on site, permanent
Salary: Competitive on application

Overview

A skilled Production Demand Scheduler is required to lead the planning function within a project-driven engineering environment. The role focuses on effective scheduling, material coordination, capacity planning, and ensuring timely delivery across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the planning team, ensuring effective communication with Operations, Projects, Engineering, Sales, and Procurement.

* Manage all Master Scheduling and integrate forecasts into the Master Production Schedule.

* Maintain and optimise MRP data, resolve engineering/receiving issues, and manage change orders.

* Monitor capacity and resource availability; update schedules to meet project demands.

* Oversee inventory levels, material kitting, and stock parameters.

* Provide regular schedule status updates and maintain planning dashboards/KPIs.

* Ensure accurate creation, maintenance, and closure of work orders.

* Support continuous improvement activities and ensure production orders meet time and cost targets.

Accountabilities

* Ownership of production schedules and workflow priorities.

* MRP/ERP system development and user support.

* Inventory control and reduction of excess stock.

* Delivery of accurate reporting, KPIs, and schedule adherence metrics.

Required Qualifications & Skills

* Technical, engineering, or business-related education.

* Strong MRP/ERP experience and ability to read engineering drawings.

* Advanced Excel skills.

* Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

* 5+ years' planning/scheduling experience in engineering manufacturing, plus leadership experience.

Desirable

* Project management training.

* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERP systems