Master Planner II

Kforce Inc; Chesterfield (MO); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Kforce is seeking a Master Planner II in Chesterfield, MO to develop master production schedules and material plans aligned with customer demand and manufacturing needs.

The role emphasizes SAP S/4HANA MRP, Excel and Power BI for planning dashboards, with a focus on inventory optimization, service levels, and working capital improvements.

Candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field and APICS/Lean certifications preferred; manufacturing experience in a multi-site environment is a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field; experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Certifications such as CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/ASCM preferred
• 4+ years in production planning, master scheduling, or materials management
• Multi-site manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with SAP and SAP S/4HANA MRP required or preferred
• Proficiency with Power BI and advanced Excel for analytics

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain master production schedules and material plans to support demand and manufacturing needs
• Translate forecasts and priorities into executable plans using SAP S/4HANA MRP
• Analyze supply and demand to identify shortages, excess inventory, and capacity constraints with mitigation
• Manage inventory levels to meet service, working capital, and operational goals
• Monitor inventory performance and reduce excess, obsolete, or slow-moving stock
• Maintain and optimize MRP parameters; ensure data accuracy with Master Data teams
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and suppliers to manage lead times and supply risks
• Develop planning dashboards and KPIs (inventory turns, service levels, forecast accuracy, schedule adherence)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning efficiency and inventory optimization using SAP, Excel, and Power BI

Conocimientos

Production scheduling

MRP

Capacity planning

SIOP/S&OP

Supply chain optimization

Inventory reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Forecasting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations/BA/IE

CPIM/Lean/Six Sigma/APICS certification preferred

Herramientas

SAP

SAP S/4HANA MRP

Power BI

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Chesterfield, MO that is seeking a Master Planner II. 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/ASCM certification preferred
• 4+ years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, supply chain planning, or materials management
• Manufacturing experience in a multi-site environment 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.