Specialist II, Production Planning (Master Schedule)

Key Responsibilities

• Master Production Planning: Develop and maintain a rolling 12-month Master Production Plan (MPP) aligned with demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and business priorities
• Incorporate considerations such as NBS ranking, labor availability, equipment capacity, and material constraints
• Identify risks to the revenue plan and proactively recommend mitigation strategies to leadership
• Continuously adjust plans based on changes in demand, supply constraints, or business priorities
• Production Scheduling: Translate the master production plan into detailed weekly production schedules
• Communicate priorities to internal manufacturing teams and external processors
• Provide regular status updates on production performance, risks, and recovery plans
• Inventory Management: Establish and manage finished goods inventory targets, including safety stock levels by SKU/pack size
• Conduct regular supply-demand balancing to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Partner with Purchasing to align raw material inventory with the production plan
• Monitor and drive performance against inventory turns and working capital targets
• Customer Delivery & Service (OTD): Confirm order fulfillment commitments based on capacity and material availability
• Adjust customer lead times as needed to reflect current operating conditions
• Drive performance toward On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track actual performance against the Master Production Plan
• Identify gaps, root causes, and corrective actions
• Support monthly demand review and forecast alignment discussions
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of key supply chain metrics
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Operations to achieve business objectives
• Lead & support S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes
• Present supply plan scenarios, risks, and recommendations to leadership
• Systems & Data Management: Maintain accurate master data in ERP and planning systems
• Develop subject matter expertise (SME-level) in planning tools
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and data quality

Education & Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM certification preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Master Scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Advanced Planning Systems preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning processes (demand, supply, inventory)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)