Master Scheduler

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on forecast, inventory objectives, and customer requests
• Reviews and ensures that the production requirement dates and customer delivery schedules are in sync
• Highlights significant issues of delayed customer shipments, production problems, inventory shortages and current status to management daily
• Coordinates solutions to any schedule issues with production control and operations team to ensure on-time delivery of product
• Utilizes forecasting techniques and experiences to manage manufacturing contracts with key customers on high volume products.
• Facilitates daily production meetings to supply information on the status of material and provides ship dates
• Plans, organizes, directs and controls activities related to the procurement function
• Analyzes delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and report findings to management
• Utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques and manages procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Works closely with Receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived and electronically received correctly into system
• Maintain surveillance over inventory to assure good asset management and sufficient inventory to satisfy company production and sales effort
• Maintain procedures which will offer minimum guidelines describing the basic functions of the department and will provide a framework for relationships with suppliers to the company
• Studies work flow and sequence of operations in the department and recommends process improvements.
• Writes and implements standard work instructions for the department, trains all personnel and monitors for effectiveness
• Participate actively in VOS activities

• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop and manage master production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Production, Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, and Leadership teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, resolve scheduling conflicts, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of inventory control practices, forecasting methodologies, and supply chain performance metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Master Production Scheduling, Production Control, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Planning.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools, and capacity planning systems.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and inventory optimization processes.
• Demonstrated success in improving schedule attainment, inventory performance, customer service levels, and overall operational efficiency.

• Up to 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

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• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
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