Our client is currently seeking an Integrated Planning & Scheduling Leader for thier Manufacturing Operations near Bremen IN. The Planing Manager will be responsible for the development & execution of an integrated production plan that balances forecasting, customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability & inventory objectives. This role combines day-to-day scheduling execution with forward-looking supply planning & forcasting to support business objectives. The position operates as a key individual contributor and cross-functional partner that will regularly interact with individuals across the organization at all levels.
This job will have the following responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and publish the master production schedule
- Translate customer orders, forecasts, and inventory targets into feasible production schedules
- Adjust Production plans as demand, capacity, or material constraints change
- Resolve short-term issues related to material shortages, capacity constraints, or priority changes
- Perform capacity, inventory, and supply analysis to support stratgic operational decisions
- Support longer-range planning horizons to improve schedule stability and operational responsiveness
- Collaborate with Sales, Production Engineering and Purchasing to align forecasts with supply capabilities
- Participate in SI&OP / IBP processes by developing and presenting supply plans, constraints, and risks
- Identify demand volatility or structural supply gaps and propose mitigation strategies
- Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Production Planning to ensure material availability
- Monitor critical components, supplier lead times, and production bottlenecks
- Maintain planning master data accuracy in ERP / MRP systems (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars)
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management or related field
- 3+ years of experience in Master Scheduling, Production Planning, or Supply Planning in a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of ERP / MRP systems
- Good Working Proficiency of SI&OP / IBP processes
- APICS certification - CPIM or CSCP preferred