Master Scheduler

Overview

The Master Scheduler is responsible for constructing and maintaining a master schedule for Customer Orders, Job Orders, Material and Manufacturing Resources that balances supply and demand for manufactured and procured product. The master schedule aligns with the Business Operations Plan from Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) and serves as the basis for detailed manufacturing schedules and shop floor work. The goal is to optimize capacity utilization and inventory;

developing, implementing, and improving current scheduling processes, tools, and systems is a key element of this role.

• Analyzes demand and supply at the item, customer order and master schedule levels, identifies out-of-balance conditions, evaluates alternatives, and recommends actions.
• Builds and summarizes daily and weekly schedules and ensures alignment with the Operating Plan/Master Schedule and SIOP commitments.
• Creates a schedule that satisfies customer demand, optimizes resource utilization, and addresses bottlenecks using the ERP system.
• Provides monthly capacity planning and maintains capacity inputs for all work centers and cells.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in SIOP, helping prioritize when demand exceeds capacity.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Buyers and Managers to ensure labor, machine, and scrap standards are considered in the master schedule.
• Coordinates with Sales, Inventory, Procurement, Production Control and Manufacturing to understand lead times and provide lead times for quotes.
• Back-up for Buyers and supports Sales with customer schedules and Gantt charts.

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, supply chain, or equivalent/related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a role with progressively increasing responsibilities in production planning or production control in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in master scheduling/capacity planning.
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment.
• Purchasing experience.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools, specifically advanced formulas and logic.
• Strong collaboration abilities with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service and Management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who seeks process improvements.
• Solid understanding of materials flow and inventory triggers such as Kanban.

• APICS - Planning & Inventory Management
• Optics experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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