Material Planning and Scheduling Manager

The Vollrath Company • Sheboygan, WI

15h

About The Position

The Manager of Material Planning and Scheduling is responsible for the
end-to-end orchestration of inventory flow and production alignment. You will
lead a team of planners and schedulers to ensure that raw materials are
available for production while maintaining lean inventory levels. This role
requires a strategic approach to Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), ensuring
that the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligns with both market demand and
plant capacity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (data modeling, pivot tables, XLOOKUPs).
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex data sets into actionable production plans.
• Agility: A proven track record of managing supply chain disruptions with calm and effective pivot strategies.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to negotiate priorities between sales demands and manufacturing constraints.

Responsibilities

• Production Strategy: Develop and oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure 100% on-time delivery to customers.
• Inventory Management: Establish and monitor safety stock levels, reorder points, and lead-time accuracy to optimize working capital and minimize obsolescence.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Material Planners and Schedulers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between Procurement, Production, Sales, and Logistics to resolve bottlenecks and align on demand forecasts.
• System Optimization: Serve as the functional expert for the ERP/MRP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE), ensuring data integrity and leveraging system automation for scheduling efficiency.
• Supplier Alignment: Partner with the Purchasing team to communicate rolling forecasts to suppliers, ensuring a stable incoming pipeline of critical components.
• KPI Tracking: Define and report on departmental metrics including Schedule Attainment, Inventory Turns, Excess/Obsolete (E&O) levels, and Material Shortage impacts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees