Master Production Scheduler

Leatherman Tool Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherman Tool Group in Portland, OR is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to own the MPS and forward-looking supply plan. You will translate demand and constraints into a capacity-validated plan for our manufacturing operation.

You’ll analyze, model scenarios, influence decisions, and continuously improve planning with AI-enabled tools, working across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, and Sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of master production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management.
• Ability to evaluate tradeoffs and advise on planning decisions with incomplete data.
• Cross-functional communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with advanced planning software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O preferred.
• ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
• CPIM/CSCP or ERP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the Master Production Schedule across the planning horizon.
• Coordinate RCCP and evaluate capacity, materials, suppliers, and inventory.
• Lead monthly Supply Feasibility Review and stress-test production plans.
• Develop supply scenarios and communicate tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations.
• Evaluate MPS change requests while protecting schedule stability and service levels.
• Recommend solutions including overtime, prebuilding, alternative routings, outsourcing, expediting.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales.
• Monitor finished-goods inventory, production requirements, and customer-service risks.
• Develop and monitor planning KPIs (MPS attainment, forecast accuracy, capacity utilization).
• Improve master-scheduling methodologies, planning policies, ERP capabilities, and data quality.
• Develop and apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate planning analysis and reporting.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted planning partner throughout the organization.

Skills

Master Production Scheduling

Capacity Planning

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

ERP Systems

Advanced Excel

MS Dynamics 365 F&O

AI Planning Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Statistics, or equivalent

Tools

MS Dynamics 365 F&O

ERP software

Job description

Master Production Scheduler — Help Build the Plan Behind an Iconic American Brand

At Leatherman Tool Group, we build products people depend on—and behind every product we make is a supply plan that brings together customer demand, materials, people, equipment, inventory, and manufacturing capacity.

We’re looking for an experienced Master Production Scheduler who can bring those pieces together.

In this highly collaborative role, you’ll own Leatherman’s Master Production Schedule (MPS) and forward-looking supply plan, translating demand and operational constraints into a realistic, capacity-validated plan for our manufacturing operation in Portland, Oregon.

This isn’t simply a role that maintains a schedule. We’re looking for someone who can analyze, challenge, model scenarios, influence decisions, and continuously improve how we plan.

What You’ll Do

You’ll own the MPS across our planning horizon and work closely with teams throughout Leatherman to ensure our plan is realistic, achievable, and aligned with business priorities.

Your work will include:

• Developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule based on forecasted demand, inventory targets, customer requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Owning Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and evaluating capacity, material, supplier, inventory, and operational constraints.
• Leading the monthly Supply Feasibility Review and pressure-testing proposed production plans.
• Developing supply scenarios and clearly communicating business tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations.
• Evaluating MPS change requests while protecting schedule stability and customer-service objectives.
• Recommending solutions including overtime, prebuilding, alternate routings, outsourcing, expediting, inventory strategies, and demand movement.
• Partnering across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales, and other functions.
• Monitoring finished-goods inventory, production requirements, customer-service risks, and plan performance.
• Developing and monitoring planning KPIs, including MPS attainment, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization.
• Improving master-scheduling methodologies, planning policies, ERP capabilities, and data quality.
• Developing and applying AI-enabled tools to accelerate planning analysis, reporting, and automation.
• Serving as a subject‑matter expert and trusted planning partner throughout the organization.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing planner who combines technical planning expertise, strong analytical ability, sound business judgment, and excellent communication skills.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Statistics, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• 6+ years of planning experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of master production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate tradeoffs and make sound planning recommendations when information is incomplete or priorities compete.
• Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills.
• Expertise using advanced planning/scheduling software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O preferred.
• Experience developing or applying AI-enabled tools to planning, reporting, or analysis.
• ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Fundamentals certification is a plus.

How We Work at Leatherman

At Leatherman, we care about what you accomplish and how you accomplish it.

Empowerment – Own Your Impact

Take ownership of your decisions and understand how they affect our people, customers, and business.

Hunger – Raise the Bar

Keep looking for ways to make our plans, processes, systems, and results better.

Courage – Speak Honestly. Move Boldly.

Speak up when something doesn't make sense. Bring forward risks and respectfully challenge assumptions.

Curiosity – Ask, Experiment, and Learn

Dig into the data, ask why, explore possibilities, and embrace new ways of solving problems.

Build What’s Next With Us

For more than 40 years, the Leatherman name has represented ingenuity, quality, and tools built to solve real problems.

Now we’re looking for someone who can help ensure the right products are built at the right time—with a plan our people and our business can deliver.

If you love manufacturing, complex problem-solving, data, and turning uncertainty into a clear plan, we'd love to meet you.

Our Hiring Process

Please allow 30–60 minutes to complete your application. Our application questions are an important part of our selection process and help us understand your engineering experience and problem-solving approach beyond your résumé.