Master Production Scheduler

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Job Description:

Job Overview: The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for finished goods across a tactical planning horizon of 5 to 13 weeks, or the applicable product lead time. This position converts demand and supply plans into a feasible production schedule that balances customer requirements, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and operational constraints. The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring schedule stability, reliable customer commitments, and on-time delivery performance.

This position works closely with Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Procurement, Customer Service, and Quality teams to align production priorities and drive operational excellence.

• Key Responsibilities:
  Production Planning & Analysis
  • Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer demand and business objectives.
  • Analyze capacity, constraints, lead times, throughput, and resource availability to optimize production flow.
  • Translate monthly supply plans into executable weekly production schedules.
  • Monitor schedule adherence, stability, demand fluctuations, and delivery risks.
  • Evaluate material availability and proactively identify shortages, bottlenecks, and capacity imbalances.
  • Support Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes through data-driven analysis and recommendations.
  • Balance inventory levels, customer service requirements, and operational efficiency.
  Systems & Data Management
  • Maintain and optimize scheduling processes within the ERP system (SAP preferred).
  • Ensure planning parameters, bills of material, routings, and master data support accurate scheduling outputs.
  • Utilize SAP, IBP, or equivalent planning tools to evaluate alternative scheduling scenarios and assess feasibility.
  • Participate in system implementations, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), process improvements, and validation activities.
  • Generate and analyze scheduling metrics and performance reports to support business decision-making.
  Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as the primary liaison between Global Supply Planning and plant operations.
  • Collaborate with Customer Service and Product Management to align customer priorities and delivery commitments.
  • Provide guidance and direction to Finite Planners and Shop Floor Schedulers to ensure alignment with the Master Production Schedule.
  • Partner with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain execution stability.
  • Support strategic initiatives and business priorities by aligning production plans with organizational goals.
  Communication & Customer Commitments
  • Establish and communicate achievable customer order dates based on available capacity and material supply.
  • Provide timely updates regarding schedule changes, constraints, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Represent plant scheduling capabilities, constraints, and production risks during SIOP meetings and leadership reviews.
  • Publish and communicate schedule adherence, service metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.
  Continuous Improvement
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule performance, lead-time reduction, inventory optimization, and service improvements.
  • Drive standardization of planning and scheduling practices across facilities when applicable.
  • Develop and enhance KPIs, reporting tools, and performance dashboards.
  • Identify root causes of schedule instability and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Promote best practices in production planning, capacity management, and supply chain operations.

• Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field OR
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Master Planner, Master Scheduler, Production Planner, or equivalent planning role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining production schedules in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, demand planning, production control, and SIOP processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering,…