Master Scheduler

Duties/Responsibilities

• Integrated Production & Supply Planning
• Design and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) framework
• Translate sales forecasts, customer orders, and historical demand data into optimized production plans
• Balance demand and supply across multiple manufacturing sites through cross-functional collaboration
• Lead planning alignment efforts with procurement, operations, engineering, and commercial teams
• Capacity Engineering & Scenario Modeling
• Develop and maintain capacity models by product line, work center, and site
• Perform what-if simulations to evaluate the impact of demand shifts, material shortages, labor changes, equipment constraints, and new business opportunities
• Provide analytical recommendations on labor planning, equipment utilization, overtime strategies, and capital investments
• Support new product introductions (NPI) through structured capacity and readiness assessments
• Planning Systems & ERP Optimization
• Serve as the technical owner of planning functionality within ERP/MRP systems (Macola preferred)
• Improve system parameters including lead times, safety stock, lot sizing, and planning policies
• Identify and implement automation opportunities within planning workflows
• Support digital transformation initiatives including advanced analytics, dashboarding, and planning tool enhancements
• Data Analytics & Performance Management
• Develop and manage key supply chain KPIs including: Schedule adherence, On-time delivery, Inventory turns, Capacity utilization
• Perform root cause analysis on service or schedule misses and drive corrective actions
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, or equivalent)
• Provide actionable insights to plant leadership and executive stakeholders
• Process Improvement & Governance
• Standardize planning processes across sites to ensure consistency and scalability
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, forecast alignment, and inventory optimization
• Establish planning governance standards, documentation, and training materials
• Mentor planners and schedulers in best practices and system usage

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field. 5+ years of experience in production planning, capacity engineering, or supply chain analytics within a manufacturing environment (electrical or electromechanical components preferred).
• Knowledge/Skills: Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (Macola experience preferred). Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Power BI or similar BI tools preferred. Working knowledge of capacity planning methodologies and manufacturing flow principles. Experience with data modeling, scenario simulation, and supply-demand balancing frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.