Master Planner
Core
Lead planning activities for an assigned workcell to ensure on-time delivery, production readiness, capacity optimization, and inventory control.
Role type
Senior Master Planner (Manufacturing)
Builds
Production schedules, Master Production Schedules (MPS), Bills of Material (BOMs), and routings for manufacturing workcells.
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Electronics
Required skills
Master Production Scheduling (MPS), MRP principles, ERP/MRP systems, capacity planning, inventory management, BOM management, contract interpretation, material liability management, cross-functional collaboration, forecasting, project management.
Preferred skills
Supervisory or team leadership experience, APICS Certification, experience in electronics/aerospace/defense manufacturing, End-of-Life (EOL) product transition management, continuous improvement initiatives, inventory optimization.
Technologies
ERP, MRP, Microsoft Office (Excel)
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) within the ERP system; reconcile MPS against customer Purchase Orders; optimize capacity utilization and customer demand sizing; manage material control activities and minimize material liability; lead creation and maintenance of BOMs and routings; analyze material and capacity constraints; mentor Production Planners and Document Coordinators; manage End-of-Life (EOL) planning activities; own the Jabil purge process for inventory management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential