Demand Planning Manager

The Judge Group, INC.; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking an Integrated Planning & Scheduling Leader for its Manufacturing Operations near Bremen, IN.

You will own the master production schedule, translate orders and forecasts into feasible plans, and drive forward-looking capacity and material decisions with cross-functional partners. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years in scheduling or planning, with strong ERP/MRP and S&OP/IBP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a 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 S&OP / IBP processes.
• APICS certification – CPIM or CSCP preferred.

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 strategic 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 S&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).

Skills

Master Scheduling

Production Planning

Supply Planning

S&OP / IBP processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, or related field

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an Integrated Planning & Scheduling Leader for their Manufacturing Operations near Bremen, IN. The Planning Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of an integrated production plan that balances forecasting, customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives. This role combines day‑to‑day scheduling execution with forward‑looking supply planning and forecasting 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.

Interested candidates should contact Lee Douglas at 610‑617‑1447 or email a current resume to [e-mail]. Relocation assistance is available for regional candidates interested in this opportunity.

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 strategic 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 S&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:

• Bachelor’s 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 S&OP / IBP processes
• APICS certification – CPIM or CSCP preferred