Master Planner

DR Power LLP; Sussex (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a qualified Supply Chain Planner to develop and maintain supply plans across multiple facilities in the U.S. The role ensures alignment of demand, production capacity, inventory and material availability while driving improvements through data-driven insights.

Required are a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of manufacturing planning experience, with strong analytical, ERP and MRP skills, plus proficiency in SAP and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of supply planning, production planning, scheduling, or inventory planning in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of supply planning, production planning, inventory management and forecasting principles.
• Experience using ERP systems for planning activities.
• Experience executing and managing MRP processes.
• Strong analytical skills with large datasets and planning models.
• Experience with Power BI and supply chain analytics.
• Working knowledge of multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Ability to develop, communicate and execute supply plans to meet demand.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans to support demand forecasts, inventory targets, and service objectives.
• Lead supply planning for assigned product lines and sites, aligning demand with capacity and materials.
• Facilitate SIOP meetings and communicate risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Translate demand forecasts into executable plans and coordinate production requirements.
• Manage planning data within SAP to ensure accurate MRP execution.
• Analyze inventory, schedules, capacity, and performance to drive improvements.
• Coordinate planning across multiple facilities (Berlin, Beaver Dam, Allmand, Enercon).
• Develop dashboards and reports to support planning decisions and visibility.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials Management and Operations.

Skills

Forecasting principles

Supply planning

Inventory management

MRP processes

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Multi-site coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

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 Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Certification / License

• N/A

Work Experience

• 5 years of supply planning, production planning, scheduling, inventory planning, or related supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge / 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 environment

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Certification / License

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification

Work 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 processes

Knowledge / 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.

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? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.