About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Master Scheduler
Mocksville, NC 27028
Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package
About the Opportunity
A well-established manufacturer of industrial equipment and engineered products is seeking a Master Scheduler to join its operations team in Mocksville, NC. This position plays a critical role in aligning production schedules with customer demand, inventory goals, and operational capacity.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, forecasting, scheduling, and ERP systems within a manufacturing environment. This individual will work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, materials, and customer service teams to ensure efficient production flow and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) based on sales forecasts, customer demand, inventory levels, and operational capacity.
- Translate long-term planning requirements into detailed weekly production schedules.
- Manage scheduling activities within the ERP system and support weekly MRP processing.
- Monitor production capacity, material availability, and resource constraints and develop solutions to address gaps.
- Analyze demand fluctuations and adjust schedules to minimize disruptions while optimizing inventory.
- Support customer service teams with schedule-related requests and order prioritization.
- Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to schedule adherence, capacity utilization, inventory performance, and backlog management.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for production planning and scheduling functions within the ERP system.
- Maintain planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock levels, and other system data.
- Conduct capacity planning and identify opportunities to improve throughput and operational efficiency.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, inventory turns, backlog performance, and schedule attainment.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and inventory management processes.
- Train and support team members on scheduling procedures and best practices.
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of experience in master scheduling, production planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or related manufacturing operations.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- APICS CPIM Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience with inventory management, capacity planning, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience supporting both flow-line and job-shop manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of forecasting, demand planning, and production control processes.
Location and commute
1119 Yadkinville Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028.
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3222920359.