Expert Planning scheduler - Master Production Scheduler
Job Description
This role goes beyond scheduling—it is a strategic orchestration position responsible for converting demand signals into a stable, capacity-feasible, and execution-ready plan across manufacturing, kitting, staging, and shipment.
You will play a critical role in balancing customer commitments, operational constraints, and material availability, while driving predictability, discipline, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain.
We offer:
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
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Tasks and Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
- Own the MPS: Define and manage the Master Production Schedule end-to-end (what & when), ensuring stability while enabling controlled changes.
- Plan with constraints: Convert demand into a capacity-feasible plan, anticipating bottlenecks and driving recovery actions.
- Align execution: Synchronize MPS with MRP, Purchasing, and Operations; lead weekly alignment on build, kit, and ship priorities.
- Drive priorities: Translate business needs into a clear must-build / must-ship plan and lead scenario-based decisions.
- Ensure data & systems excellence: Own planning master data and act as SAP power user to guarantee reliable execution.
- Own performance: Track KPIs (Schedule Adherence, OTIF, Plan Stability), lead root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Deliverables
- Weekly/monthly MPS + exception management
- Capacity outlook with recovery plans
- Order release strategy (what / when / why)
- Clear priorities translated to shop-floor execution
- KPI dashboards with actionable insights
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related.
- +8 years of experience in Master Scheduling, Production Planning, or Supply Planning within:
- Discrete manufacturing
- Complex assembly environments
- Advanced expertise in ERP systems (SAP PP/MM highly preferred).
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel / data-driven decision-making.
- Proven experience operating in constraint-based planning environments (capacity + materials + demand).
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence at senior levels.
- English proficiency (written and verbal) in a global environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) completed or in progress.
- Experience in:
- Engineered-to-order (ETO)
- Project-based manufacturing
- High-mix / low-volume operations
- Strong track record in:
- Planning governance implementation
- Master data management discipline
- Change management initiatives