Integrated Business Planning and Scheduling Lead

Winnebago Industries Inc•Nappanee, IN

About The Position

Newmar Corporation, operating since 1968, is a luxury motor coach manufacturer that enables extraordinary mobile experiences. As part of Winnebago Industries, Inc., Newmar is synonymous with quality and innovation in the RV industry. The company is driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, waste reduction, and strategic differentiation. Newmar is seeking passionate individuals to join their team and contribute to creating exceptional outdoor lifestyle experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in master scheduling, production planning, or supply planning
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of ERP / MRP systems
Advanced Excel and analytical problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners

Nice To Haves

Experience in a vehicle (e.g. Automotive, RV, Heavy Truck, etc.) OEM organization
Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP)
Experience with APS or advanced planning tools

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and publish the master production schedule for all coaches.
Translate customer orders, forecasts, and inventory targets into feasible production schedules.
Release schedules to manufacturing on time and adjust plans as demand, capacity, or material constraints change.
Monitor and drive schedule adherence, escalating risks proactively.
Resolve short-term issues related to material shortages, capacity constraints, or priority changes.
Perform capacity, inventory, and supply scenario analysis to support operational and business decisions.
Evaluate trade-offs between service levels, inventory, overtime, lead time, and cost.
Recommend safety stock, lot size, and planning parameter changes based on demand and supply variability.
Support longer-range planning horizons to improve schedule stability and operational responsiveness.
Collaborate with Sales, Production Engineering and Purchasing to align forecasts with supply capabilities.
Participate in S&OP / IBP processes by developing and presenting supply plans, constraints, and risks.
Identify demand volatility or structural supply gaps and propose mitigation strategies.
Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Production Planning to ensure material availability.
Monitor critical components, supplier lead times, and production bottlenecks.
Proactively manage constraints that impact customer service and production execution.
Balance finished goods, WIP, and inventory to meet working capital targets.
Identify excess, slow-moving, and at-risk inventory and recommend corrective actions.
Support continuous inventory optimization initiatives.
Maintain planning master data accuracy in ERP / MRP systems (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars).
Improve scheduling processes, planning logic, and reporting tools.
Support ERP, APS, or planning system implementations and enhancements.