Master Production Scheduler

TE Connectivity Corporation; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule for finished goods across a 5–13 week horizon. You will convert demand and supply plans into feasible weekly production schedules while balancing capacity, material availability, and customer commitments.

You will collaborate with Global Supply Planning, Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery and schedule stability.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher with manufacturing supply chain scheduling experience.
• 5+ years as Master Planner/Scheduler/Production Planner in manufacturing.
• Experience developing and maintaining production schedules in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and SIOP processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support demand and objectives.
• Analyze capacity, constraints, lead times, throughput, and resource availability.
• Translate monthly supply plans into weekly schedules.
• Monitor schedule adherence, variability, and delivery risks.
• Support SIOP processes with data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and commitments.

Skills

Schedule optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Oracle

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

Job Overview: The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for finished goods across a tactical planning horizon of 5 to 13 weeks, or the applicable product lead time. This position converts demand and supply plans into a feasible production schedule that balances customer requirements, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and operational constraints. The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring schedule stability, reliable customer commitments, and on-time delivery performance. This position works closely with Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Procurement, Customer Service, and Quality teams to align production priorities and drive operational excellence.

Job Requirements

• Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Analysis
  • Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer demand and business objectives.
  • Analyze capacity, constraints, lead times, throughput, and resource availability to optimize production flow.
  • Translate monthly supply plans into executable weekly production schedules.
  • Monitor schedule adherence, stability, demand fluctuations, and delivery risks.
  • Evaluate material availability and proactively identify shortages, bottlenecks, and capacity imbalances.
  • Support Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes through data-driven analysis and recommendations.
  • Balance inventory levels, customer service requirements, and operational efficiency.
  Systems & Data Management
  • Maintain and optimize scheduling processes within the ERP system (SAP preferred).
  • Ensure planning parameters, bills of material, routings, and master data support accurate scheduling outputs.
  • Utilize SAP, IBP, or equivalent planning tools to evaluate alternative scheduling scenarios and assess feasibility.
  • Participate in system implementations, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), process improvements, and validation activities.
  • Generate and analyze scheduling metrics and performance reports to support business decision-making.
  Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as the primary liaison between Global Supply Planning and plant operations.
  • Collaborate with Customer Service and Product Management to align customer priorities and delivery commitments.
  • Provide guidance and direction to Finite Planners and Shop Floor Schedulers to ensure alignment with the Master Production Schedule.
  • Partner with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain execution stability.
  • Support strategic initiatives and business priorities by aligning production plans with organizational goals.
  Communication & Customer Commitments
  • Establish and communicate achievable customer order dates based on available capacity and material supply.
  • Provide timely updates regarding schedule changes, constraints, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Represent plant scheduling capabilities, constraints, and production risks during SIOP meetings and leadership reviews.
  • Publish and communicate schedule adherence, service metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.
  Continuous Improvement
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule performance, lead-time reduction, inventory optimization, and service improvements.
  • Drive standardization of planning and scheduling practices across facilities when applicable.
  • Develop and enhance KPIs, reporting tools, and performance dashboards.
  • Identify root causes of schedule instability and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Promote best practices in production planning, capacity management, and supply chain operations.

What your background should look like

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field OR
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Master Planner, Master Scheduler, Production Planner, or equivalent planning role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining production schedules in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, demand planning, production control, and SIOP processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Advanced SAP planning and scheduling experience.
• Experience with SAP IBP, APO, Kinaxis, Oracle, or other advanced planning systems.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and production planning tools.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities across multiple functions.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and communicate recommendations effectively.

ITAR Requirement

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively "items") subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $100,000 - 129,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets