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This key role collaborates closely with production, procurement, sales, and logistics teams, balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.\nMorgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.\nWe are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.\nThe Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.\nKey Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and maintain the master production schedule based on forecasts, customer orders, and inventory requirements.\nCoordinate with operations, procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.\nMonitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate unforeseen delays, equipment breakdowns, or supply shortages.\nAnalyse capacity and resource constraints; propose solutions to optimise throughput and on-time delivery.\nCollaborate with Value Stream Leaders and department leads to communicate schedule requirements and resolve conflicts.\nMaintain accurate scheduling data in ERP/MRP systems and generate reports as required for management review.\nLead and participate in regular scheduling meetings to review performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.\nSupport the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and best practices relating to planning and scheduling.\nMonitor scheduling efficiency and effectiveness against performance criteria and departmental KPI’s and objectives.\nEnsure compliance with all company policies, health and safety regulations, and industry standards.\nResponsible for the scheduling of and accuracy of regular stock and WIP Taking activities\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field (or equivalent experience) desirable.\nAPICS/CPIM certification desirable.\nMinimum 3 years of relevant scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing or production setting.\nExperience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 advantageous. \nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials planning, and capacity management.\nExperience of Power Platforms i.e. PowerApps, BI etc.\nProficient in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with scheduling software preferred.\nExcellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\nAbility to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.\nMorgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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