Planning Manager​/Master Scheduler

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Planning Manager/Master Scheduler

Full Time Management Massachusetts Wilmington, MA, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Job Description Planning Manager / Master Scheduler Location This  position is onsite and is based in Wilmington, MA Position Summary The Planning Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting the execution of strategic business objectives that drive growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence within a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining MRP to align customer demand, inventory targets, manufacturing capacity, and material availability while ensuring on-time product delivery and optimal resource  addition to owning the planning and scheduling function, this role is responsible for the overall management of warehouse operations, including inventory control, material flow and employee development.

The manager will directly lead a team of four, ensuring a safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, as the manager serves as a key liaison between Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Service. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel analytical capabilities to balance competing priorities in a dynamic production environment while leading teams to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end MRP process, ensuring data integrity, planning accuracy, and system effectiveness.
• Analyze forecast demand, customer orders, inventory levels, lead times, and production capacity to create realistic and achievable manufacturing schedules.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain teams to ensure timely material availability and mitigate risks associated with long lead-time semiconductor components and materials.
• Communicate schedule changes, material constraints, production priorities, and recovery plans effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning meetings and provide clear recommendations regarding capacity constraints, inventory risks, and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor and drive key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, inventory turns, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and MRP planning accuracy.
• Identify and resolve supply-demand imbalances, production bottlenecks, and material shortages to minimize disruptions and maximize customer service levels.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to support new product introductions, product transitions, and production ramp activities.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, bills of material, lead times, and master data to ensure optimal ERP/MRP performance.
• Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, inventory optimization, planning effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Specialist, and Material Handlers.
• Establish and monitor warehouse performance metrics, including inventory accuracy, picking accuracy, on-time shipments, and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse layout, material flow, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
• Develop staffing plans, training programs, and succession planning initiatives to build a high-performing warehouse team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management,…