Master Scheduler

Microwave Power Products (MPP)•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Own the master production schedule and ensure materials, capacity, and demand stay aligned to deliver on time across multiple business units. Ideal for candidates with 6–10 years in production planning or MRP environments who are comfortable driving KPIs, resolving constraints, and partnering cross-functionally to keep execution on track. With a heritage spanning more than seven decades, Microwave Power Products, Inc. (MPP) has impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment and diagnosis of medical conditions, support and protect service members, and enable scientific discovery and space exploration. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, MPP is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative technologies used in the generation, amplification, transmission, and reception of microwave signals across commercial and defense applications. As part of TransDigm Group (TDG), we combine the agility of a focused operation with the scale and impact of a global industry leader. Leads all planning activities for multiple business units. Responsible for releasing all finished good work orders. Supervises the planners and their daily activities related to sub-assemblies. Serves as single point of contact for each business unit leader under their umbrella. Ensures timely delivery of finished goods for sales orders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 6–10 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong experience in MRP-based planning systems
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to analyze data and produce reports to support decision-making for production control

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or team lead experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for all activities related to the formulation, generation, and status of the master production schedule.
Conducts and manages the weekly/monthly schedule attainment meeting ensuring that all parties are aligned to the required completion dates for our customers.
Establishes guidelines for determining planning factors such as order policies and planning lead times.
Release all finished good production orders and works closely with the procurement team to ensure component availability for Operations.
Trains planners and determines best practices for the stock room team
Leads NPI for the Supply Chain organization
Performs excess and obsolete (E&O) analyses and coordinates with the appropriate functions to establish inventory reserve values and to initiate disposition of the material.
Monitors, compares, and reports department performance and develops corrective action plans
Manages a team of planners and sets their daily/weekly/monthly goals
Establishes KPIs for each planner to measure their performance against company targets
Performs other related duties as assigned