Senior Analyst, Master Scheduler

Whirlpool • Ottawa, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring operational stability and customer satisfaction by developing, maintaining, and executing the plant’s master production schedule. This role aligns demand, capacity, materials, and labor to create a feasible production plan that meets business goals. The Master Scheduler collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Materials, Finance, and New Product Integration (NPI) teams to support production continuity and on-time delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years in production planning, master scheduling, materials management, or a related supply chain role
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in supporting new model launches or engineering change integration

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the plant’s master production schedule in alignment with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and capacity constraints
• Analyze demand variation and adjust the schedule to meet customer requirements while minimizing disruptions
• Ensure the master production schedule adheres to corporate planning standards and aligns with S&OP outcomes
• Partner with Operations to evaluate labor, equipment, and line capacity to ensure feasibility of schedule plans
• Collaborate with Materials, Procurement, and Logistics to anticipate and resolve material shortages or constraints
• Recommend and execute schedule changes based on real-time availability of components and resources
• Work with New Model Planning teams to integrate new product introductions or engineering changes into the production plan
• Communicate schedule changes and risks to key stakeholders across the plant
• Provide visibility of production status through reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvements in scheduling processes, scheduling accuracy, planning tools, and communication flows
• Support lean/world class manufacturing (WCM), inventory reduction, and throughput optimization initiatives
• Maintain data integrity within planning systems (SAP, ERP platforms, MRP tools)

Benefits

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

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