Master Scheduler

Summary of Position:Reporting to the Department Manager, this position is primarily responsible for working in a functional Scheduling and Planning group. Working with a combination of firm orders, customer forecasts, and internal forecasting, the candidate will be able to create a complete schedule plan for manufacturing that will meet the delivery needs of the customer and optimize the capacity and workflow of manufacturing for multiple sites.Essential Functions:Capable of establishing an S&OP program, defining operating procedures, and establishing an S&OP planning team from different parts of an organization. Assemble master schedule reporting regarding performance to the business plan, the shipment plan, the inventory plan and the production plan.Maintain and communicate production schedules across 3 business sites.Communicate changes to production teams affected by schedule changes. Understand output of materials requirement planning (MRP), capacity management, and advanced planning system technologies.Possess a full understanding of modern planning concepts and practices. Be capable of utilizing spreadsheet and ERP-type software in managing the planning process. Understand and manage make-to-stock, make-to-order, assemble-to-order, and engineer-to-order manufacturing requirements.Calculate production lead times. Have knowledge of how to level load a production schedule and handle bottleneck scheduling.Effectively analyze whether inventories need to be maintained, increased, or decreased. Be capable of scheduling demand based on the product mix. Identify parts that would be good candidates for safety stock and use ERP system to manage inventory associated. Manage schedule changes through system generated action messages. Be capable of translating the production plan into a time-phased build schedule. Coordinate information with other functional staff including sales, engineering, accounting and finance as needed.Ability to accept change and work well in a high pressure environment.Identify opportunities for improvements and drive change in the organization.Own the production schedule from order entry to shipment.Periodic travel as necessary.Education:A bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience; Or the equivalent combination of experience and education. APICS or ISM certification desirable.Qualifications:Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred (preferably in a Medical Device or Aerospace Manufacturer).Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must maintain high ethical standards.Must demonstrate good organizational skills.Strong computer skills, including the MS Office suite. Experience with Epicor desirable.Must understand capacity management within MRP environment.Strong analytical skills, must be able to obtain data, evaluate, and apply planning principles from multiple sources.Ability to work with a remote team in a collaborative environment across multiple departments and sites.

Created: 2025-09-26