Master Production Scheduler

Chart Industries • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The Master Scheduler develops, maintains, and executes the end-to-end production and material schedule for the Parts Fulfillment value stream. The role supports on-time customer order delivery by balancing demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, supplier performance, inventory levels, and logistics requirements. It serves as a central coordinator among Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Project Management, Logistics, Customer Service, and other business functions to support customer commitments and operational objectives. The position is available in Buffalo, New York, or Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling methodologies.
• Advanced analytical skills in capacity planning, forecasting, production analysis, and inventory management.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and resource planning.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and make decisions using sound judgment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and business systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Five or more years of experience in production scheduling, planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent enterprise planning systems.

Nice To Haves

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer delivery, inventory, and operational goals.
• Balance demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, supplier performance, and inventory levels to meet customer commitments.
• Coordinate production schedules, supplier deliveries, material receipts, and outbound shipments to support on-time delivery.
• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Logistics, and Customer Service to resolve scheduling constraints and prioritize business needs.
• Monitor schedule attainment, backlog, inventory, capacity utilization, and customer delivery commitments; identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to address material shortages, production disruptions, and other factors that may affect customer deliveries.
• Maintain planning data integrity by reviewing and updating Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, production orders, and related ERP/MRP system transactions.
• Analyze scheduling, inventory, and operational performance metrics and recommend improvements to efficiency, lead times, and resource utilization.
• Facilitate production planning meetings and communicate critical scheduling issues, priorities, and recovery plans to leadership and key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer contributions to an HSA account.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

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