Gregory Stefan
Dormakaba, Inc.
East Earl,Pennsylvania
10
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with proven track record in managing intricate production and distribution timelines while optimizing workflow efficiency. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering reliable results under changing conditions. Skilled in strategic planning and problem-solving to enhance operational efficiency.
Work History
Master Scheduler, Buyer II
1 Year 5 Months- Directed master production schedules across operations, aligning supply, capacity, and customer demand.
- Coordinated cross-functional planning with procurement, manufacturing, and customer service to maintain schedule accuracy.
- Analyzed forecast changes and inventory constraints to adjust production priorities and prevent disruptions.
- Maintained ERP scheduling data, ensuring material availability and order commitments stayed current.
- Collaborated with supply chain teams to resolve shortages and support on-time product flow.
- Reviewed capacity plans and lead times to optimize sequencing for finished goods and components.
- Improved planning processes by standardizing schedule updates and exception handling procedures.
- Directed strategies for procurement of raw materials and complete parts.
- Analyzed materials and production trends to identify opportunities for cost improvement, lead times and optimal inventory.
- Analyzed capacity utilization trends to identify areas for improvement in resource allocation and work order sequencing.
- Utilized advanced planning tools effectively to manage complex interdependencies among various work streams.
Master Scheduler
3 Years 3 Months- Created and monitored production schedules for 60-member staff in PA and 15-member staff in CO, routing and assigning operations to work centers while interfacing with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to uphold customer commitments.
- Coordinated and prepared for new product launches, planned bills of material to plan finished products and reviewed customer-driven demands to determine product plans and master schedule requirements.
- Performed analysis of MRP, Work Center and Part Parameters to maximize product planning, capacity, product completion and delivery efficiency meeting customer and site requirements.
- Recommended strategies to directors and senior managers to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs.
- Directed master production schedules to align demand, capacity, and material availability.
- Coordinated with operations, procurement, and manufacturing teams to resolve schedule conflicts.
Production Planner / Inventory Management
5 Years 2 Months- Developed new production processes by analyzing workflow and coordinating customer orders according to material availability and production capacity.
- Monitored 20,000+ SKUs and implemented materials planning and production completion to achieve goal of >95% on-time delivery while minimizing carrying costs.
- Created new production processes by analyzing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
- Participated in long and short-term sales forecasting and engineering project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Authored work instructions, standard operating procedures, and KPI reports for senior management.
- Oversaw annual inventory processes to ensure accurate stock levels. and served as second shift warehouse supervisor as needed.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration (In Process)
Master of Arts - Divinity
- summa cum laude graduate
Bachelor of Arts - Music
- Dean's List
Skills
Six Sigma Methodologies
APICS I & II (2017)
Warehouse operations
Logistics planning
Materials handling
Shipping and receiving
Budget management
Transportation coordination
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Attention to detail
Warehouse safety
Timeline
Master Scheduler, Buyer II
Dormakaba, Inc.
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
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Visible Music College
Bachelor of Arts from Music
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Eastern University
MBA from Master of Business Administration (In Process)
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Memphis Theological Seminary
Master of Arts from Divinity
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