Production Master Planner
Core
Developing capacity plans, determining desired inventory levels, and providing an overall vision for production by translating forecasts and orders into actionable production schedules.
Role type
Production Master Planner
Builds
Production schedules and capacity plans for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Master scheduling, product routing management, supply chain coordination, ERP proficiency, data analysis, KPI tracking, conflict resolution, long-term production planning
Preferred skills
3+ years in manufacturing/production planning, experience with production planning & capacity tools, expertise in scheduling software
Responsibilities
Create and maintain comprehensive, integrated master schedules for production; Create and maintain product routings and update them following process or product changes; Validate routing and time accuracy with Production; Drive and coordinate supply chain for the factory; Serve as a central point of contact coordinating with sales, manufacturing, logistics, and project management; Drive improvement projects related to supply chain; Analyse and follow up on reliability of forecasts; Track schedule adherence, analyse performance data, and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and pinpoint areas for improvement; Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and other issues that could impact project or production timelines; Engage in long-term production planning and portfolio scheduling to ensure demand forecasts can be met and that processes are efficient and feasible; Evaluate the success of current schedules and processes, recommending and implementing improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs; Develop customized reports for stakeholders, providing clear, concise updates on schedule status, progress, and potential risks.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
