Master Scheduler - Centralia, MO

A Day In The Life

Master Scheduling & Production Planning

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) in alignment with customer demand, forecast, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
• Translate demand plans into executable production schedules while balancing service levels, efficiency, and inventory.
• Review and adjust schedules to address changes in demand, material availability, capacity, or operational priorities.
• Ensure schedule adherence and drive corrective actions when variances occur.

 Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner closely with Manufacturing and Purchasing to ensure alignment between production plans and material availability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Planners to understand demand changes and prioritize production accordingly.
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and constraints clearly to stakeholders.

Capacity & Constraint Management

• Evaluate capacity, labor, and equipment constraints and proactively identify risks to the production plan.
• Support rough-cut and detailed capacity planning to ensure feasible schedules.
• Recommend mitigation actions, including schedule adjustments, inventory strategies, or prioritization changes.

 System Accuracy & Data Integrity

• Maintain accurate scheduling data, parameters, and master data within SAP.
• Ensure planning assumptions (lead times, lot sizes, routings) are aligned with current operations.
• Monitor MRP outputs and coordinate actions to address exceptions and shortages.

 Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze key performance indicators such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and plan stability.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, communication, and system effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and supply chain performance.

Expected Outcomes

• Achievable and stable master production schedules that support customer commitments
• Improved on-time delivery and customer service performance.
• Balanced inventory levels aligned with business objectives.
• Increased visibility and proactive management of supply and capacity constraints.
• Strong alignment and collaboration across Planning, Operations, and Purchasing functions.