Master Planner

DSJ Global; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Master Planner to join the manufacturing operations team in Huntersville, NC. The role focuses on developing and maintaining production plans balancing demand, capacity, materials, and inventory, with hands-on SAP ECC experience.

The position requires collaboration across Production, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, and Operations to optimize schedules, inventory, and service performance while driving continuous improvements in planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of supply chain, production planning, or materials planning experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC required.
• PP (Production Planning) familiarity.
• Strong understanding of Demand, Supply, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, and Production Scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master production schedules to support demand and objectives.
• Utilize SAP ECC to execute planning across PP, MM, and SD modules.
• Analyze forecasts, orders, inventory, and capacity to generate supply plans.
• Monitor and adjust schedules based on demand, material availability, and priorities.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Manufacturing to ensure material availability.
• Conduct capacity planning analyses to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Manage inventory planning to optimize levels and reduce excess stock.
• Track supply chain metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Support S&OP processes with planning insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel/data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP ECC

Excel

Job description

Salary: USD65000 - USD80000 per year

Our client isseeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Master Planner to jointheirmanufacturing operations team in Huntersville, NC. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SAP ECC and a strong understanding of supply chain planning processes within a manufacturing environment.

The Master Planner will collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure optimal production schedules, inventory levels, and service performance while driving continuous improvements across planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master production schedules to support customer demand and operational objectives.
• Utilize SAP ECC to execute and maintain planning activities across:
  • PP (Production Planning)
  • MM (Materials Management)
  • SD (Sales & Distribution)
• Analyze demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity to generate accurate supply plans.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules based on changes in demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and business priorities.
• Partner with Procurement and Manufacturing teams to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production requirements.
• Conduct capacity planning analyses to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to maximize throughput and service levels.
• Manage inventory planning activities to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Track key supply chain and planning metrics, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes by providing planning insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and SAP system utilization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of supply chain, production planning, or materials planning experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC required.
• PP (Production Planning)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Demand Planning
  • Supply Planning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Production Scheduling
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
• Continuous improvement experience within a manufacturing environment.