Master Scheduler

Regal Rexnord • Simi Valley, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler coordinates planning and scheduling activities for manufacturing and assembly, working closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Accounting, Human Resources, Quality, and Sales to develop and execute master schedules that meet customer requirements. The role provides management with input on sales forecasts and capacity adjustments, interfaces with supply chain, marketing, sales, and production, and works across internal departments to resolve labor and material shortages, manage backlog, and address schedule interruptions.

The position serves as the primary integrator for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), owns the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and product slot plans, leads Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), and ensures planning information is accurately handed off to production work cells. It monitors production progress and performance, maintains data integrity in MRP systems, develops material and order forecasts, and coordinates short- and long-term capacity and delivery planning. The scheduler also supports financial planning cycles and provides KPI reporting and presentations to senior management.

This is a fully onsite role at the designated Regal Rexnord office. The expected base salary range is $90,000–$120,000. The position is subject to federal export control restrictions and applicable State Department policies; applicants must meet the stated U.S. Person or licensing eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a similar field from an accredited university or college.
• At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 or more years of planning and scheduling experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Experience in forecasting and cost accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Knowledge of production and inventory management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Expert proficiency with Excel, Access, and Project.
• Must meet federal export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. Person or otherwise qualify for a license permitting the individual to hold the position; the position is subject to applicable State Department policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with low-volume, high-mix production.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), including material procurement timing, order release timing, available capacity, and lead times.
• Coordinate with Sales on an overall production plan that meets customer demand.
• Review production schedules and related information and coordinate material requirements with relevant teams.
• Adjust schedules in response to customer needs and other production demands.
• Evaluate changes in customer demand and advise manufacturing and supply chain teams of impacts to prevent shortages or expedited orders.
• Own the Master Production Schedule and slot plans for global product roll-outs and obsolescence, and ensure planning information is consistently handed off to production work cells.
• Lead Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) by gathering and loading information into planning tools, analyzing data, and providing regular updates to local management.
• Interface with manufacturing cells to track and report production progress, productivity, capacity shifts, and finished goods produced.
• Gather production metrics and report internal and global KPIs; report KPI trends and improvement actions to senior management and present data to support business decisions.
• Ensure data integrity in MRP systems.
• Use business forecasts to provide accessible, transparent forecast information for medium- and long-term sourcing and manufacturing planning.
• Develop, implement, and adjust forecasts for manufactured and purchased materials, components, and subassemblies to meet inventory plans and lead-time expectations.
• Lead rolling six-month scheduling discussions with Sales, Supply Chain, and Production, feeding the resulting outlook into the financial forecast for billings.
• Coordinate sourcing and manufacturing capacity and long-term planning to support accurate delivery dates.
• Assess material and machine capacity and constraints, determine and communicate lead times, and adjust lead times as needed to balance capacity with order management.
• Support financial planning and analysis cycles for budgeting, revenue and cost planning, and inventory forecasting.
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain value stream to ensure parts supply meets planned requirements.
• Identify orders placed within agreed lead times and coordinate appropriate countermeasures.
• Level-load demand by identifying shop-schedule peaks and valleys and adjusting schedules to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Sequence jobs at each machine or work center on a daily or shift basis.
• Gather feedback and monitor and update routings for setup time, queue time, move time, and run time.
• Manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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