Master Scheduler

Textron • Wilmington, MA

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About The Position

The Wilmington, MA Master Scheduler will lead demand management and production scheduling for our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of our MRP/ERP data, including MDS demand & 12100 Forecast loading, make/buy alignment, routing and manufacturing lead‑time coordination with Factory Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, and cross‑functional communication with Production Planning, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the site has a clear and accurate build plan that aligns customer demand with material availability, capacity, and execution readiness.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in master scheduling, production planning, or operations scheduling within a manufacturing or engineering environment, or other equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, ERP/MRP software (Oracle preferred), PowerPoint, MS Projects, and EMatrix
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present planning scenarios and recommendations to leadership
• Ability to interpret demand, capacity, and material constraints and build executable schedules
• Working knowledge of BOMs, Routings, Operation Standards, and Lead Times
• US citizen able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

• APICS/CPIM Certification or coursework is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s SIOP process, including monthly data package preparation, facilitation of cross-functional reviews, (Pre-SIOP & Executive SIOP), and consolidation of demand, supply, capacity, and associated risks
• Translate SIOP decisions into clear, accurate MDS and MRP signals in Oracle/ARMS
• Own the creation, loading, review, and maintenance of MDS and 12100 Forecast; ensure demand reflects accurate configuration, quantities, and delivery dates per Program/Customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, and schedule adherence through SIOP cadence
• Govern the make/buy planning attributes in ARMS in partnership with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning to ensure system sourcing rules reflect the current execution strategy
• Coordinate cross‑site sourcing rules (HV/WIL) to ensure accurate demand flow and prevent misalignment; serve as the WIL point of contact for cross‑site demand alignment and sourcing rule exceptions
• Identify discrepancies between system sourcing rules and actual execution; lead resolution through structured cross‑functional reviews
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure BOMs, Routings, and operation times are released, accurate, and production‑ready
• Maintain planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, yields, safety stock, planning time fences) to support accurate MRP, back‑scheduling, and DJ release timing
• Conduct routine data integrity audits to ensure DJ schedules and MRP recommendations are valid and actionable
• Build and maintain a coherent master schedule that supports the business, reflects capacity constraints, material availability, and program priorities
• Review/validate MRP‑generated DJ and purchase requisition recommendations; coordinate with Planners to resolve exceptions and risks
• Support Line of Balance (LOB) visibility, consolidating demand, WIP, inventory, and PO coverage; identify gaps between demand and supplier coverage and drive mitigations with Production Planning & Supply Chain
• Facilitate cross‑functional demand/supply reviews to surface risks, schedule disconnects, design/config changes, and sourcing impacts
• Provide Master Schedule visibility to leadership (e.g., schedule adherence, demand changes, material risks, capacity constraints, plan vs. actual)
• Drive standard work for demand loading, parameter governance, and change control to stabilize planning outputs
• Improve & document site planning and scheduling processes, planning data quality, and system utilization (Oracle/ARMS).
• Support integration of new products, engineering changes, and configuration updates into the production schedule with minimal disruption

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9%25 of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
• Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

What This Job Offers

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