Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler

Mocksville, NC 27028 (100% on-site) Must be local to the area

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.