Master Scheduler

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the master production schedule to ensure on-time delivery to customers. This position balances demand, capacity, and material availability to support company revenue goals and customer satisfaction. The Master Planner works closely with production, purchasing, engineering, and sales to create efficient, achievable schedules while driving continuous improvement in planning processes.

Full-time

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, engineering, and sales teams to align schedules with material availability and resource planning.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure schedule feasibility, resolve constraints, and meet critical delivery deadlines.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP), backlog, and finished goods inventory to ensure schedule adherence and timely delivery.
• Analyze capacity and lead times to identify potential bottlenecks and proactively adjust schedules.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to generate and manage production orders, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities clearly to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Support new product introductions (NPIs) by integrating launch timelines into the master schedule.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, schedule attainment, and forecast accuracy.
• Lead production planning meetings and provide visibility into short- and long-term scheduling outlooks.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency and responsiveness.
• Own the production schedule’s impact on revenue by aligning output with customer demand, shipment targets, and financial forecasts.
• Manage ERP implementation/improvement activities

• Align production schedules with revenue targets by ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders and minimizing shipment delays.
• Collaborate with finance and program management teams to forecast revenue impact based on production capacity, material constraints, and demand fluctuations.
• Monitor backlog and order prioritization to support revenue recognition goals and quarterly financial performance.
• Identify schedule risks that could affect revenue and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide visibility into schedule-driven revenue projections during executive planning and S&OP meetings.
• Support cost‑effective scheduling decisions that balance inventory levels, labor utilization, and throughput efficiency.
• Actively participate in the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process to align production schedules with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and business objectives.

• Serve as a scheduling authority by guiding cross‑functional teams toward aligned production priorities and deadlines.
• Influence decision‑making through data‑driven insights that impact capacity planning, inventory control, and revenue forecasting.
• Lead planning meetings and facilitate consensus across departments to ensure schedule adherence and operational efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor to production, procurement, and engineering teams by anticipating risks and proposing proactive solutions.
• Champion accountability and transparency in schedule execution, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial…