Master Schedule Planner

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Planning & Fulfillment Manager

The Master Scheduler oversees the creation and management of the monthly master production schedule, ensuring alignment with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and global business objectives. This role partners closely with Demand Management, Production Control, Inventory, Logistics, and Finance teams to balance capacity, material availability, and customer demand. The Master Scheduler drives schedule accuracy, supports new product introductions and phaseouts, manages global inventory targets, and contributes to continuous improvement across the supply chain.

This position will need to work an onsite schedule out of the Hackettstown, NJ facility (no relocation assistance is allotted for this position).

• Manage weekly Stock Transport Orders to ensure production output aligns with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Partner with Demand Managers to set product mix, support new product launches, and plan product phaseouts to reduce excess inventory.
• Work with Production & Inventory Control teams to understand capacity constraints and help prevent pastdue orders or unnecessary overtime.
• Coordinate with Production Control Analysts to balance manufacturing orders based on material and capacity availability.
• Manage global safety stock and finished goods inventory levels using established planning strategies.
• Track schedule accuracy, analyze KPIs, and recommend improvements to strengthen the master scheduling process.
• Support continuous improvement across the supply chain to enhance customer service, reduce inventory, and improve productivity.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, forecasting, asset management, or shipment planning.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

• APICS CPIM certification.
• Experience in an Engineer to Order (ETO) environment.
• Understanding of supply chain, materials planning, and logistics best practices.
• Strong problem solving, project management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams and navigate cultural or language differences.

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