Global Master Scheduler

SCOPE Recruiting • Bethesda, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a premier developer of high-complexity, mission-critical hardware solutions utilized in regulated industries worldwide. With a reputation for engineering excellence, they provide the essential components that power the next generation of industrial automation and life sciences technology. We are seeking a strategic supply chain leader to oversee the global production architecture for a high-growth business unit. This is a "linchpin" role designed for someone who thrives on solving the "Rubik's Cube" of international manufacturing. The Role As the Senior Manager of Global Planning , you will be the primary architect of the master production schedule across an expansive international manufacturing network . You will bridge the gap between commercial demand and operational execution, ensuring that global capacity is optimized to meet rigorous customer commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related Business field (APICS/CPIM certification preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive leadership in Master Production Scheduling (MPS) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) .
• Deep experience managing supply chains for high-mix, low-volume (or mixed-mode) manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of managing planning cycles across a multi-site, multi-country factory network.
• Exceptional ability to drive alignment in a matrixed environment where you must influence stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Global Network Orchestration: Own the end-to-end master production schedule across multiple international manufacturing centers, ensuring a synchronized flow of goods.
• Strategic Capacity Planning: Convert volatile global demand signals into executable, capacity-constrained production plans that account for labor, material, and regional constraints.
• Operational Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify bottlenecks within the global footprint and lead the strategic redistribution of workloads to maintain delivery performance.
• Intercompany Flow Management: Align regional schedules to support complex internal supply chains, shared component pools, and global resource allocation.
• Executive S&OP Leadership: Act as the technical lead for the Master Scheduling input of the Sales & Operations Planning process, providing data-driven insights to senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner with Global Procurement, Site Operations, and Sales to improve forecast consumption and drive industry-leading on-time delivery (OTD).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager