Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the Master Production Schedule (MPS) under guidance.
• Support multi-site master planning activities, ensuring alignment of schedules, materials, and priorities across location.
• Analyze demand forecasts and customer orders to support planning decisions. 
• Monitor schedule adherence and escalate risks or gaps. 
• Coordinate with production and procurement to ensure material availability. 
• Track and report KPIs (on-time delivery, inventory levels, etc.). 
• Support S&OP/S&OE processes through data preparation and analysis. 
• Assist with inventory management, including safety stock and excess reduction. 
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Promote collaboration, alignment, and problem-solving by identifying priorities, flagging obstacles and impacts, supporting countermeasures, and following up on progress. 

Qualifications (Education & Work Experience):

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing/supply planning or 4-year degree in Supply Chain management, or related field with 2+ years of planning experience. 
• Experience using production planning methods and workflows. 
• Exposure to master production scheduling and level loading concepts. 
• Experience supporting inventory control methods and reporting metrics. 
• Ability to perform basic what-if analysis. 
• Ability to review multiple data points to draw conclusions and support decisions. 
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP/S&OP/S&OE systems and planning processes. 
• Strong mathematical aptitude and spreadsheet skills. 
• Strong sense of urgency, responsiveness, and self-motivation. 
• Ability to think logically and communicate clearly. 
• Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration. 

Skills:

• Strong analytical and Excel skills. 
• Good communication and collaboration. 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational ability. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. 
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.