MASTER SCHEDULER & PLANNER

Zehnder Rittling • Buffalo, NY

8d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Zehnder Rittling is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Manufacturing Master Scheduler & Planner to lead production planning and scheduling activities across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule, balancing customer demand with production capacity, managing inventory levels, and ensuring on-time delivery performance. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and Sales to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience.
• Experience developing and managing master production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume and/or repetitive manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, inventory optimization, and forecasting methodologies.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Balance production capacity, labor availability, material constraints, and customer priorities.
• Develop & implement plan to level load the factory by work cell to utilize available capacity.
• Create and monitor detailed production schedules for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate schedule adjustments to address changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, equipment downtime, or staffing constraints.
• Monitor schedule adherence and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Review forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels to develop accurate production plans.
• Analyze demand trends and recommend inventory strategies to optimize service levels.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on production priorities.
• Communicate production schedules, risks, and recovery plans to key stakeholders.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and capacity planning activities.
• Track and report key planning metrics, including: Schedule attainment, On-time delivery, Capacity utilization, Forecast accuracy.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and data accuracy initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage offerings
• Health Savings Account when elect a high deductible health plan (with employer contribution)
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time
• 401k Retirement Plan - (with employer match contribution)

What This Job Offers

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