Sr. Production Planning / Scheduling Manager

Omnicell•Young, AZ

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Production Planning & Scheduling Manager is an individual contributor role without direct reports. This role leads the planning and scheduling processes by leveraging deep technical expertise and cross-functional influence. The role develops, governs, and optimizes complex production plans and schedules for a diverse range of products and manufacturing sites, often navigating multiple operational and supply chain constraints such as capacity, material availability, and product transitions. Operating with broad autonomy, the Senior Production Planning & Scheduling Manager translates demand, supply, and operational signals into executable, risk-balanced plans that drive service, cost, inventory, and revenue objectives. The Senior Production Planning & Scheduling Manager applies advanced planning expertise, provides critical decision support, and collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Product teams to resolve high-impact, ambiguous challenges. This position plays a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and ensuring that organizational goals are consistently achieved.

Requirements

Expert‑level knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and MPS in complex manufacturing or assembly environments.
Deep understanding of Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and their financial and operational linkages.
Advanced analytical capability, including scenario modeling, tradeoff analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets.
Understands and evaluates financial impacts of planning decisions, including revenue timing, inventory exposure, margin risk, and working capital.
Proven ability to synthesize data from multiple disciplines into coherent, executive‑level recommendations.
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, OMP, Blue Yonder, or equivalent).
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex planning topics clearly to senior leaders.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal direction in high‑impact decision environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain planning roles.
OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Direct experience managing master schedules and resolving complex supply/demand imbalances.
Demonstrated success influencing cross‑functional stakeholders at manager and director levels.
Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, ERP reporting, planning systems).
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and provide day‑to‑day direction to other members of the planning team as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, Operations Research, or Industrial Engineering).
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience contributing to ERP system implementations, including requirements definition, testing, data migration, and post‑go‑live stabilization.
Experience supporting new product introductions, engineering changes, product transitions, or end‑of‑life planning; ideally utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., SAP PLM, Agile, or equivalent).
Prior involvement in integrated business forums (SIOP or IBP preparation, planning, and presentations)

Responsibilities

Own and govern Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and finite scheduling strategies for complex, multi‑constraint manufacturing environments.
Translate demand plans and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) outputs into executable production schedules while balancing service, inventory, capacity, and cost tradeoffs.
Lead scenario modeling and contingency planning to proactively manage demand volatility, supply risk, capacity constraints, and product transitions.
Serve as a key contributor to SIOP processes, providing data‑driven insights, risk assessments, and recommended actions.
Analyze and resolve highly complex, ambiguous planning problems using incomplete or conflicting information.
Develop and present clear, logical recommendations to senior leadership, including tradeoff analysis and quantified impacts.
Identify systemic planning gaps and lead structural improvements to policies, planning parameters, and execution models.
Makes and recommends planning decisions within defined authority, escalating only when tradeoffs exceed agreed financial, service, or capacity thresholds.
Act as a primary planning liaison across Operations, Supply Chain, Professional Services, Finance, Product Management, Sales, and Procurement.
Influence decision‑making without direct authority by providing credible, analytically grounded guidance.
Support governance clarity by defining ownership, decision rights, and escalation triggers within planning processes.
Design and enhance planning processes, tools, and metrics to improve schedule stability, forecast consumption, inventory health, and service performance.
Lead or sponsor continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, lead time reduction, and execution discipline.
Ensure planning processes are audit‑ready, repeatable, and aligned with internal policy and external reporting expectations where applicable.