Fiber Optics Master Scheduler

Prysmian Group; Jackson, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Jackson, TN seeks a Supply Chain Planner to develop, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule for fiber optic cable and related products. You will align demand with production, balance capacity and material supply, and lead cross-functional planning meetings.

You will collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, and Customer Service to review forecasts, monitor inventory, and drive improvements in planning accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 5+ years in production planning or master scheduling in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling Master Production Schedule (MPS) for fiber optic cable and related products.
• Translate customer demand forecasts and sales orders into executable production schedules.
• Balance manufacturing capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and material supply.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to address changing priorities and challenges.
• Lead weekly production planning and scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, and Customer Service to review forecasts and customer requirements.
• Analyze inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to support service and financial objectives.
• Identify demand fluctuations, risks, and capacity gaps and develop mitigation plans.
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining required customer service levels.
• Partner with Procurement to ensure raw material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Coordinate with Operations and Manufacturing leaders regarding machine utilization and capacity.
• Work with Logistics to support shipment commitments and customer delivery requirements.
• Communicate schedule changes, constraints, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Monitor and report key planning metrics including Schedule attainment, On-time delivery, Inventory turns, Capacity utilization, Customer service levels, Production adherence.
• Analyze production performance and recommend schedule improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain planning parameters and scheduling data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Ensure accuracy of bills of materials, lead times, routing information, and planning master data.
• Support implementation and optimization of planning tools and reporting systems.

Skills

Master scheduling

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Prysmian Group in Jackson, TN seeks a Supply Chain Planner to develop, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule for fiber optic cable and related products. You will align demand with production, balance capacity and material supply, and lead cross-functional planning meetings.

You will collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, and Customer Service to review forecasts, monitor inventory, and drive improvements in planning accuracy and efficiency.