Master Production Scheduler (MPS)

Leatherman Tools•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Leatherman Tool Group is seeking an experienced Master Production Scheduler to own its Master Production Schedule (MPS) and forward-looking supply plan for its manufacturing operation in Portland, Oregon. The role translates customer demand and operational constraints into a realistic, capacity-validated manufacturing plan, and calls for someone who can analyze and model scenarios, influence decisions, and continuously improve planning practices. The scheduler works collaboratively across the organization to keep the plan achievable and aligned with business priorities. The role includes owning Rough Cut Capacity Planning, leading the monthly Supply Feasibility Review, evaluating schedule changes and tradeoffs, monitoring plan performance, and improving planning methods, policies, ERP capabilities, and data quality. The position also serves as a subject-matter expert and trusted planning partner, including developing and applying AI-enabled tools for planning analysis, reporting, and automation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Statistics, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
At least 6 years of planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of master production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
Ability to evaluate tradeoffs and make sound planning recommendations when information is incomplete or priorities compete.
Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills.
Expertise using advanced planning and scheduling software and ERP systems.
Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O.
Experience developing or applying AI-enabled tools to planning, reporting, or analysis.
ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Fundamentals certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on forecasted demand, inventory targets, customer requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
Own Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and evaluate capacity, material, supplier, inventory, and operational constraints.
Lead the monthly Supply Feasibility Review and pressure-test proposed production plans.
Develop supply scenarios and communicate business tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations.
Evaluate MPS change requests while protecting schedule stability and customer-service objectives.
Recommend solutions such as overtime, prebuilding, alternate routings, outsourcing, expediting, inventory strategies, and demand movement.
Partner with Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales, and other functions.
Monitor finished-goods inventory, production requirements, customer-service risks, and plan performance.
Develop and monitor planning KPIs, including MPS attainment, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization.
Improve master-scheduling methodologies, planning policies, ERP capabilities, and data quality.
Develop and apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate planning analysis, reporting, and automation.
Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted planning partner throughout the organization.