Master Scheduler

Aston Carter • MO

69d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Master Scheduling & ERP Management position involves developing, publishing, and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in alignment with forecast, demand, capacity, and business priorities. The role requires optimizing planning parameters such as lead times, safety stock, and planning horizons, and utilizing tools like Microsoft Project and NetSuite (or equivalent ERP/MRP systems) to manage complex, multi-line production schedules. The position also includes translating demand forecasts into actionable production plans by evaluating labor, equipment, and material availability, identifying and resolving capacity constraints and material shortages before they impact production, and leading planning efforts for new product introductions and engineering changes to ensure production readiness. The individual will serve as the primary SIOP driver, overseeing site-level inventory management to ensure alignment with production plans, tracking scheduling KPIs including adherence, throughput, and capacity utilization, and monitoring slow-moving or obsolete inventory while working with stakeholders on resolution plans. Additionally, the role supports and drives lean/continuous improvement rigor via manufacturing, kanban, and operational excellence initiatives across the scheduling/production planning function.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of production or supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment, including 1–2 years in a master scheduling or senior-level planning role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, kanban, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite or equivalent preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in alignment with forecast, demand, capacity, and business priorities.
• Optimize planning parameters such as lead times, safety stock, and planning horizons.
• Use tools like Microsoft Project and NetSuite (or equivalent ERP/MRP systems) to manage complex, multi-line production schedules.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable production plans by evaluating labor, equipment, and material availability.
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints and material shortages before they impact production.
• Lead planning efforts for new product introductions and engineering changes, ensuring production readiness.
• Serve as the primary SIOP driver, leading capacity planning and scheduling management efforts.
• Oversee site-level inventory management to ensure alignment with production plans.
• Track scheduling KPIs including adherence, throughput, and capacity utilization.
• Monitor slow-moving or obsolete inventory and work with stakeholders on resolution plans.
• Support and drive lean/continuous improvement rigor via manufacturing, kanban, and operational excellence initiatives across the scheduling/production planning function.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees