Master Scheduler
Core
Planning and scheduling materials and production activities to execute business operations, balancing customer demand, production capacity, and material availability.
Role type
Master Scheduler (Production Planning & Scheduling)
Builds
Executable production schedules and Master Production Schedules (MPS) aligned with manufacturing capabilities and supply chain constraints.
Domain
Manufacturing operations and supply chain
Required skills
Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), advanced analytical and reporting skills, manufacturing operations experience
Preferred skills
APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP), continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, project management
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), lead production scheduling and backlog reviews, analyze demand and capacity constraints, manage order prioritization and recovery plans, monitor schedule attainment and capacity utilization, partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate shortages, validate MRP recommendations, support S&OP activities, develop performance dashboards, lead continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)
