Master Planner

Generac Power Systems; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to develop and maintain supply plans across multiple manufacturing sites in the United States.

You will align demand, production capacity and inventory targets to achieve service levels and cost efficiency. Ideally you will translate forecasts into actionable plans, manage MRP in SAP, and deliver BI-driven insights to optimize performance across the Beaverrill, Beaver Dam, Allmand and Enercon facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's preferred in related field.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
• 5 years of supply planning, production planning, scheduling, or related supply chain experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans to support demand forecasts, inventory targets, and customer service objectives across multiple facilities.
• Lead supply planning activities for assigned product lines and locations, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, inventory and materials.
• Facilitate SIOP meetings and communicate supply risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans and coordinate production requirements with manufacturing, materials, procurement, and sales teams.
• Manage planning parameters and data within SAP to support MRP processes.
• Analyze inventory, production schedules, capacity utilization, and supply chain performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate planning across multiple facilities including Berlin, Beaver Dam, Allmand, Enercon.
• Develop reports, dashboards and analytics to support planning decisions and visibility.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions and process improvements across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials Management and Operations to align supply plans with business goals.
• Support new product introductions and growth initiatives through supply chain excellence.
• Document assumptions, risks and decisions with clear stakeholder updates.

Skills

Supply planning

Production planning

Forecasting

MRP

Power BI

ERP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS CPIM

CSCP

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?Major Responsibilities• Develop and maintain supply plans to support demand forecasts, inventory targets, and customer service objectives across multiple manufacturing facilities.• Lead supply planning activities for assigned product lines and manufacturing locations, ensuring alignment between demand, production capacity, inventory, and material availability.• Facilitate supply review meetings as part of the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and communicate supply risks, constraints, and mitigation plans to key stakeholders.• Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans and coordinate production requirements with manufacturing, materials, procurement, and sales teams.• Manage planning parameters and planning data within SAP to ensure accuracy and effective execution of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.• Analyze inventory levels, production schedules, capacity utilization, and supply chain performance to identify opportunities for improvement and drive operational efficiencies.• Coordinate planning activities across multiple manufacturing facilities including Berlin, Beaver Dam, Allmand, and Enercon.• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics to support planning decisions, supply chain visibility, and operational performance.• Monitor planning KPIs and identify root causes of performance gaps while implementing corrective actions and process improvements.• Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials Management, and Operations teams to align supply plans with business objectives.• Support new product introductions, business growth initiatives, and continuous improvement projects across the supply chain organization.• Document planning assumptions, supply risks, mitigation plans, and key decisions while effectively communicating updates to stakeholders.Minimum Job RequirementsEducation• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related fieldCertification / License• N/AWork Experience• 5 years of supply planning, production planning, scheduling, inventory planning, or related supply chain experience in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge / Skills / Abilities• Working knowledge of supply planning, production planning, inventory management, and forecasting principles• Experience utilizing ERP systems for planning activities• Experience executing and managing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and planning models• Experience utilizing business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and multi-site supply chain environments• Ability to develop, communicate, and execute supply plans in support of customer demand and operational objectives• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills• Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials Management, and Operations teams• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environmentPreferred Job RequirementsEducation• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fieldCertification / License• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certificationWork Experience• 7 years of supply planning, master planning, production planning, scheduling, or SIOP experience within a manufacturing environment• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations• Experience leading supply review meetings and participating in SIOP processesKnowledge / Skills / Abilities• Advanced SAP planning experience• Advanced Power BI and supply chain analytics capabilities• Experience supporting complex manufacturing networks with multiple production facilities• Experience driving process improvement and supply chain optimization initiatives“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”