Master Planner II: SAP S/4HANA, S&OP & Inventory

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP

Capacity planning

SIOP/S&OP

Supply chain optimization

Inventory reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Forecasting

Education

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

CPIM/Lean/Six Sigma/APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA MRP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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.