Master Planner Scheduler

flir; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee wellness programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Teledyne Micropac is seeking a Master Planner Scheduler to create and maintain the master production schedule (MPS). You will use inputs from sales and operations planning to manage demand, capacity, lead times, and alerts for revenue risk while aligning with manufacturing processes.

Collaboration with Materials and Production Planners is essential to ensure feasible schedules and timely customer delivery. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–7 years of production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business Administration.
• 3-7 years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, or materials planning in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of financial and revenue impacts of scheduling decisions.
• Experience with ERP/MRP logic and systems (Epicor/SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/Infor) without full automation.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, PowerPivot, XLOOKUP, Forecasting, Data models).
• APICS/ASCM CPIM is a plus; Epicor ERP hands-on experience is a plus; Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing orders priority to production.
• Create MPS based on demand and resources while monitoring production compliance.
• Provide weekly production outputs and track progress against schedule; adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with Materials Manager and Production Planners for Clear to Build on new/existing orders.
• Maintain rolling master schedule aligned with capacity, inventory, lead times, and financial targets.
• Prioritize order sequencing by revenue impact and commitments; support planning analysis.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and staff to balance needs with capabilities.
• Investigate bottlenecks, troubleshoot MRP/ERP logic, and ensure operational clarity.
• Implement capacity models and inventory buffers to optimize flow and control.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Independent data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business Administration

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne Micropac is looking for a Master Planner Scheduler who will be r esponsible for creating andmaintaining the master production schedule (MPS). The MPS will indicate when each assembly and subassembly will be produced and how many units of each. The Master Scheduler uses input from thesales, and operations planning process to create the MPS. Manages customer demand(CO), production capacity (internal and external), and lead time. Provides Alerts on Revenue Risk, manages Manufacturing Datesand Past due dates. Works with the production planner to provide Clear to Build for new demand and Shortage alert. Audits and monitors ERPactionrecommendations and parameters, while aligning to operation processes. Works with the Materials Manager and Production Planner to ensure that the MPS is achievable and to make changes to the schedule as needed.

What you’ll do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide Manufacturing Orders priority to production.
• Create MPS Based on demand and resources available (assemblies & subassemblies), while monitoring production compliance.
• Provides weekly production outputs (based on MPS, Planned vs Actuals), support tracking progress against the production schedule andadjustas needed to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Works with Materials Manager and Production Planners to provide Clear to Build for new Customers Orders (and existing)
• Maintain a rolling master schedule aligned with capacity, stockroom inventory, purchasing lead times, and financial targets and work orders, provide proper stopper alerts (shortages, quality, capacity, etc.)
• In conjunction with the Materials Manager, manages and adjusts Manufacturing Dates.
• Prioritize order sequencing based on revenue impact, key customer commitments, and business strategy; providing analysis & support planning
• Works closely with production managers, engineers, and other staff to develop production plans that balance the needs of the company with the capabilities of the workforce.
• Proactively pull data, investigate bottlenecks, troubleshoot MRP and ERP logic issues, and establish operational clarity across departments.
• Implement pragmatic planning logic, capacity models, and inventory buffers to optimize material flow and input/output control. Manage excess and obsolete inventory.
• Follow WIP from beginning to end, follow KIT release schedule.
• Ensure special runs are completed on time.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business Administration from an accredited business school. - required
• 3-7 years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, or materials planning in a mid-sized, regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., aerospace, defense, electronics, medical, etc.) - required
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of understanding the financial and revenue impacts of scheduling decisions. - required
• Practical experience using ERP/MRP logic and systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Infor, etc.) with the proven ability to maintain accurate schedules without relying on robust, fully implemented system automation. - required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, PowerPivot, XLOOKUP, Forecasting & Data models.) - required
• High initiative, self-directed problem-solving skills, and the ability to conduct independent data analysis to resolve operational bottlenecks. - required
• APICS/ASCM CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) - advantage
• Direct hands-on experience with Epicor ERP - advantage
• Lean Manufacturing Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt - advantage

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.