Master Scheduler

JOB SUMMARY The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production plan to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. This role creates monthly production plans aligned with plant capacity, sales forecasts, safety stock requirements, and inventory targets. Using customer demand, new business opportunities, operational constraints, and forecast data, the Master Production Scheduler develops rolling three-month production plans to support business objectives. This position leads production control and scheduling activities with minimal supervision, ensuring effective coordination across Operations, Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Management; and is responsible for executing strategies and action plans that balance customer expectations, production capabilities, and financial goals. Additionally, the scheduler will collaborate with the shipping department to ensure on-time customer deliveries and overall supply chain performance. RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and maintains the master production schedule based on forecast, inventory objectives, and customer requests Reviews and ensures the production requirement dates and customer delivery schedules are in sync Highlights significant issues of delayed customer shipments, production problems, inventory shortages and current status to management daily Coordinates solutions to any schedule issues with production control and operations team to ensure on-time delivery of product Utilizes forecasting techniques and experiences to manage manufacturing contracts with key customers on high volume products Facilitates daily production meetings to supply information on the status of material and provides ship dates Plans, organizes, directs and controls activities related to the procurement function Analyzes delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and report findings to management Utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques and manages procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements. Works closely with Receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived and electronically received correctly into system Maintain surveillance over inventory to assure good asset management and sufficient inventory to satisfy company production and sales effort Maintain procedures which will offer minimum guidelines describing the basic functions of the department and will provide a framework for relationships with suppliers to the company Studies work flow and sequence of operations in the department and recommends process improvements. Writes and implements standard work instructions for the department, trains all personnel and monitors for effectiveness Participate actively in VOS activities QUALIFICATIONS Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to develop and manage master production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Production, Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, and Leadership teams. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, resolve scheduling conflicts, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of inventory control practices, forecasting methodologies, and supply chain performance metrics. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Master Production Scheduling, Production Control, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Planning. Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment preferred. Proven experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools, and capacity planning systems. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred. Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and inventory optimization processes. Demonstrated success in improving schedule attainment, inventory performance, customer service levels, and overall operational efficiency. TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED Up to 10% Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Work Location: In person