Scheduling & Planning Specialist
Core
Ensure materials flow smoothly through the supply chain by organizing sales order demands, supporting forecast planning, managing inventory strategies, and coordinating with procurement and manufacturing teams.
Role type
Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist
Builds
Production schedules and material availability for data center cooling solutions
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Data Center Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Master Production Schedule (MPS) management, ERP/MRP system proficiency, material planning concepts (MRP, Kanban, safety stock), production scheduling, inventory management, capacity constraint analysis
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing knowledge, continuous improvement practices (Kaizen), high-mix engineered product experience
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) to align customer demand, production capacity, and material availability; Develop and manage weekly and daily production schedules to meet delivery commitments; Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans for constraints or priority changes; Translate sales orders and demand forecasts into executable production plans; Coordinate with Procurement and Inventory teams to ensure material availability; Identify and communicate material shortages, capacity constraints, or risks impacting delivery; Maintain visibility of order backlog, production progress, and delivery timelines; Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data within the ERP system; Participate in cross-functional coordination meetings to align operations, procurement, and demand priorities; Identify and support continuous improvements in planning, scheduling, and production flow.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
