Master scheduler
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Inventory Control & Analysis, Operations Management
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That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries.
We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
This role is based in Martin, SC with potential travel to meet business needs.
Your RoleWe are looking for an experienced Master Scheduler to join our team. This critical role will develop and maintain production schedules that align customer demand, material availability, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support reliable delivery, optimize resources, and respond quickly to changing priorities while driving operational excellence.
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule for assigned products and production areas, balancing demand, capacity, materials, labor, and inventory objectives.
- Translate forecasts, customer requirements, and supply priorities into executable production plans, sequencing work to support on-time delivery and efficient utilization of manufacturing resources.
- Collaborate with production, materials management, procurement, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and customer service teams to resolve constraints and align execution with the plan.
- Monitor schedule adherence, inventory levels, material availability, capacity, and key performance indicators; identify risks early and recommend recovery actions.
- Maintain planning parameters and production-related master data, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, bills of material, and routings, in relevant planning systems.
- Use SAP planning and execution information to review requirements, evaluate supply and capacity constraints, update schedules, and communicate changes to stakeholders.
- Participate in demand and supply planning reviews, providing clear analysis of schedule changes, backlog, capacity gaps, inventory exposure, and potential customer impact.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve planning processes, schedule stability, data quality, and cross-functional ways of working.
- Coordinate daily schedule updates, communicate priority changes, and support rapid response to unplanned downtime, material shortages, and demand changes.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 7+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, or other supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Business (Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, etc.) or Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.).3+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, or other supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using SAP.
- Strong understanding of master production scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, inventory control, bills of material, routings, and manufacturing lead times.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate information into practical planning decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions under changing conditions, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
$97,100 - $145,700
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