Master Scheduler

Molex; Región Sur; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Molex in Mexico is seeking a Master Scheduler to align demand with production capacity and material availability, developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS) with finite capacity in mind.

You will collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Operations, Purchasing, and Planning to drive execution excellence and supply chain performance across the organization.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in production planning or master scheduling in manufacturing.
• Experience developing and managing Master Production Schedules in manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, and scheduling principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain an executable 3- to 6-month Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on finite capacity and material availability.
• Analyze demand, capacity, and material constraints to align production with objectives and customer requirements.
• Optimize the MPS by balancing loading across peak and low demand periods.
• Resolve capacity constraints, material shortages, and scheduling conflicts to maximize fulfillment.
• Balance inventory investment with efficiency, considering changeovers, labor, and costs.
• Partner with Production Planners to define finished goods inventory strategies and safety stock.
• Monitor MPS performance and collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve schedule attainment.
• Identify capacity-constrained work centers and coordinate allocation with Operations and Planning teams.
• Review finished goods lead times and align with Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Forecast, Assemble-to-Order, and Make-to-Order strategies.
• Maintain and improve planning parameters to enhance accuracy and system performance.
• Track KPIs such as CRD on-time delivery, plant past-due, MPS attainment, inventory quality, and days of supply.
• Support continuous improvement in supply chain performance and inventory optimization.
• Ensure compliance with PBM, QMS, EMS, Safety and Health, Six Sigma, RBA, and CTPAT/OEA requirements.

Conocimientos

Master scheduling

Demand planning

Capacity planning

MRP

ERP systems

Advanced English

Data-driven decisions

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Herramientas

SAP

CPIM/CSCP (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Your Job

As a Master Scheduler, you will play a critical role in ensuring alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability. You will develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing production requirements with operational constraints to ensure reliable supply, optimize inventory, and maximize value creation. This role requires close collaboration across Supply Chain, Customer Service, Operations, Purchasing, and Planning to drive execution excellence and support business growth.

Your Job

As a Master Scheduler, you will play a critical role in ensuring alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability. You will develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing production requirements with operational constraints to ensure reliable supply, optimize inventory, and maximize value creation. This role requires close collaboration across Supply Chain, Customer Service, Operations, Purchasing, and Planning to drive execution excellence and support business growth.

Our Team

You will work closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Program Management, Purchasing, Production Planning, Operations, the Planning Supervisor, and Materials Management teams. Together, we focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience while optimizing operational performance and supply chain effectiveness.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain an executable 3- to 6-month Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on finite capacity and material availability.
• Analyze demand, capacity, and material constraints to align production plans with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Optimize the Master Production Schedule by balancing production loading during both peak and low demand periods to minimize supply risk.
• Drive resolution of capacity constraints, material shortages, and scheduling conflicts to maximize customer fulfillment and revenue opportunities.
• Balance inventory investment with operational efficiency, considering changeover frequency, labor requirements, training needs, and manufacturing costs.
• Partner with Production Planners to define and maintain finished goods inventory strategies, including safety stock levels and available days of supply.
• Monitor MPS performance and collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve schedule attainment and delivery performance.
• Identify capacity-constrained work centers and coordinate allocation strategies with Operations, Supply Chain Planning, and Customer Service teams.
• Review and maintain finished goods lead times, ensuring alignment with planning strategies such as Make-to-Stock (MTS), Make-to-Forecast (MTF), Assemble-to-Order (ATO), and Make-to-Order (MTO).
• Maintain and continuously improve planning parameters to enhance planning accuracy and system performance.
• Track and support key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
  • Customer Requested Date (CRD) on-time delivery performance
  • Plant past-due performance
  • Master Production Schedule attainment
  • Finished goods inventory quality
  • Inventory days of supply
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain performance, inventory optimization, and operational excellence.
• Understand, support, and actively contribute to compliance with the Koch Principle Based Management™ (PBM®) philosophy, Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Safety and Health requirements, Six Sigma initiatives, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) standards, and CTPAT/OEA requirements while following established policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, supply chain planning, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and managing Master Production Schedules in a manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), capacity planning, inventory management, and production scheduling principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence business decisions through data-driven recommendations.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of S&OP, demand planning, and supply planning processes.
• Experience with SAP or other integrated ERP systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.