Global Master Scheduler: SAP Planning & Production

novanta; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Precision Manufacturing in Stockport is seeking a Master Scheduler to balance customer demand, production capacity and inventory strategy, acting as a SAP planning SME across the business.

You will develop and maintain master production schedules, convert SIOP forecasts into executable factory plans, balance demand with capacity, and collaborate with Sales, Customer Care, Product Management and Operations to meet commitments and improve planning accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling.
• SAP planning expertise.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining master production schedules.
• Converting SIOP forecasts into executable factory plans.
• Balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity.
• Managing long-term supply and inventory planning.
• Utilising SAP planning tools to optimise operations.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business.
• Driving planning accuracy and schedule performance.

Skills

Production planning

SAP planning

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Fast-paced environment

Tools

SAP Planning Tools

Job description

Novanta Precision Manufacturing in Stockport is seeking a Master Scheduler to balance customer demand, production capacity and inventory strategy, acting as a SAP planning SME across the business.

You will develop and maintain master production schedules, convert SIOP forecasts into executable factory plans, balance demand with capacity, and collaborate with Sales, Customer Care, Product Management and Operations to meet commitments and improve planning accuracy.