Master Planner II

MiTek; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical & Rx

Parental leave

Adoption reimbursement

Bonuses

Career development

401(k) matching

Disability & Life insurance

myFlexPay

Job summary

MiTek is seeking a Master Planner II to optimize internal component planning across multiple facilities. You will develop master schedules, manage demand, capacity, and inventory, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, Logistics, Procurement, and Materials teams to ensure material availability and uninterrupted production.

The role focuses on improving planning efficiency, reducing risk, and delivering actionable dashboards and KPIs using SAP, Excel, and Power BI,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed; equivalent combination accepted.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, or materials management.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA MRP and planning functionality preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in a multi-site environment preferred.
• CPIM/Lean/Six Sigma/APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
• Strong scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and S&OP knowledge.
• Experience developing planning, inventory, and performance dashboards.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules and material plans to support demand and manufacturing requirements.
• Translate forecasts and business priorities into executable supply and production plans using SAP S/4HANA MRP and tools.
• Analyze supply and demand to identify shortages, capacity constraints and risks; mitigate as needed.
• Manage inventory levels to meet service, working capital, and operational goals with proper inventory controls.
• Monitor inventory performance and reduce excess or obsolete stock while maintaining service levels.
• Optimize MRP parameters and coordinate with Master Data for data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and suppliers to manage lead times and supply risks.
• Develop planning dashboards and KPIs including inventory turns, service levels, and forecast accuracy.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in planning and supply chain performance using SAP, Excel, and Power BI.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Planning/Forecasting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations/Business/Industrial Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA MRP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements The Master Planner II is responsible for optimizing the planning, scheduling, and availability of internally manufactured components across multiple production facilities. This role ensures production readiness by proactively managing demand, capacity, inventory, scheduling constraints, and manufacturing risks. The Master Planner II partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, Logistics, Procurement, and Materials teams to ensure material availability, support uninterrupted production, and drive operational performance. This position has company-wide responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules and material plans to support customer demand, inventory targets, and manufacturing requirements.
• Translate forecasts, sales requirements, and business priorities into executable supply and production plans using SAP S/4HANA MRP and planning tools.
• Analyze supply and demand requirements to identify shortages, excess inventory, capacity constraints, and service risks; develop and execute mitigation plans to address imbalances.
• Manage inventory levels to achieve service, working capital, and operational objectives through effective use of planning parameters, safety stock, reorder points, lead times, lot sizing, and other inventory control practices.
• Monitor inventory performance and implement strategies to reduce excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and at-risk inventory while maintaining required service levels.
• Maintain and optimize MRP planning parameters, monitor exception messages, and partner with Master Data teams to ensure planning and material master data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and suppliers to manage lead times, capacity constraints, shortages, sourcing changes, and supply risks that impact production and customer service.
• Develop and maintain planning dashboards, reports, and key performance metrics, including inventory turns, service levels, forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, material availability, and supplier performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and supply chain performance using SAP, Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, supply chain planning, or materials management.
• Manufacturing experience in a multi-site environment preferred.
• CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP required; experience with SAP S/4HANA MRP and related planning functionality preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, or other supply chain analytics tools preferred.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and SIOP/S&OP processes.
• Experience leading inventory reduction, working capital improvement, or supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Experience developing planning, inventory, and performance dashboards.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement skills.

Additional Requirements

5-10% travel to manufacturing facilities to support planning standardization, capacity reviews, and operational improvement initiatives.

This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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