Master Scheduler

Aevex • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler develops and maintains the Master Schedule for all product lines. Synchronizing inputs from growth, program management, engineering, supply chain, and operations to balance supply and demand while meeting contractual delivery milestones and inventory targets.

Requirements

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., InFor, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel and planning tools for data analysis and scenario modeling.
• Understanding of capacity planning, lead-time management, and constraints in build, integration, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, BOMs, and configuration changes and translate them into executable schedules.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills to influence operations, engineering, supply chain, and program teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience often accepted.
• 7+ years in planning/scheduling or finance, with aerospace or defense experience preferred.
• Strong production planning and scheduling experience in a complex, production and engineering to- order low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace or defense.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's preferred.
• APICS and/or CPIM certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIOP/S&OP activities, aligning demand, capacity, and inventory targets for drone platforms and key subsystems over a 12–24 month horizon.
• As lead of SIOP/S&OP, candidate must be capable and comfortable presenting to executive management, presenting the SIOP detail and answering detailed questions regarding backlog, forecast, inventory, and build plan.
• Build, publish, and maintain a finite-capacity master production schedule for drones and associated systems, constrained by material, labor, test cells, and special processes.
• Coordinate new product introduction and engineering change activity into the schedule, managing effectivity dates, retrofit plans, and phase-in/phase-out of configurations.
• Conduct ongoing scenario analysis and “return-to-green” planning when schedule risk emerges (late parts, test failures, rework, capacity loss), proposing recovery options and trade-offs.
• Monitor adherence to the master schedule, track key metrics (on-time starts/completions, schedule attainment, past-due, lead time performance), and drive corrective actions with operations and supply chain.
• Partner with supply chain to ensure long-lead and regulated components (ITAR, export-controlled, critical electronics, composites) are planned and procured in line with lead times and demand.
• Partner with Material Planning to maintain planning data integrity in the ERP/MRP system (BOMs, routing-based lead times, work centers, planning parameters) to ensure accurate signals and realistic schedules.
• Provide regular schedule status and risk updates to program management and leadership, supporting bids, proposals, and capacity planning for new drone programs.
• Support internal and customer audits related to planning, scheduling, and MMAS/compliance requirements typical in defense aerospace environments.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Benefits

• AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

What This Job Offers

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