Master Production Scheduler — Plan Architect for a Brand

Leatherman Tool Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherman Tool Group in Portland, Oregon seeks an experienced Master Production Scheduler to own the Master Production Schedule and forward-looking supply plan. You will translate demand and constraints into a capacity-validated plan for our manufacturing operation in Portland and collaborate across Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, and Sales.

This role requires strong analytical ability, business judgment, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Statistics, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of master production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to evaluate tradeoffs with incomplete information and shifting priorities.
• Strong 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.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Fundamentals certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on forecasted demand, inventory targets, customer requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Own RCCP and evaluate capacity, material, supplier, inventory, and operational constraints.
• Lead the monthly Supply Feasibility Review and stress-test proposed production plans.
• Develop supply scenarios and clearly communicate business tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations.
• Evaluate MPS change requests while protecting schedule stability and customer-service objectives.
• Recommend solutions including overtime, prebuilding, alternate routings, outsourcing, expediting, inventory strategies, and demand movement.
• Partner across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales, and other functions.
• Monitor finished-goods inventory, production requirements, customer-service risks, and plan performance.
• Develop and monitor planning KPIs, including MPS attainment, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization.
• Improve master-scheduling methodologies, planning policies, ERP capabilities, and data quality.
• Develop and apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate planning analysis, reporting, and automation.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted planning partner throughout the organization.

Skills

MPS planning

RCCP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional comms

AI tools

Dynamics 365 F&O

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / related field

ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Fundamentals

Tools

Dynamics 365 F&O

Job description

Leatherman Tool Group in Portland, Oregon seeks an experienced Master Production Scheduler to own the Master Production Schedule and forward-looking supply plan. You will translate demand and constraints into a capacity-validated plan for our manufacturing operation in Portland and collaborate across Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, and Sales.

This role requires strong analytical ability, business judgment, and excellent communication.